Summary

Dr. Paul Murata is a family medicine physician who brings 45 years of experience to his practice in Torrance, California. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and completed his family practice residency training at UCLA Medical Center and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 1986. Dr. Murata maintains board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Murata practices at Providence Medical Institute - Madrona Primary Care and is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He specializes in managing cholesterol problems in children and teenagers, treating high cholesterol and inherited lipid disorders. His practice includes routine blood work and complete blood counts to monitor patient health. Patients rate Dr. Murata 4.9 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive family medicine care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 45 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice
  • 450 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Providence Medical Institute - Madrona Primary Care

21311 Madrona Ave Ste 100ATorrance, CA 90503
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Indian (Hindi), Indian (Punjabi), Vietnamese
Torrance , CAAtlanta , GAGlendale , CAFountain Valley , CA
Med School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Paul J Murata

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Paul J Murata has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Paul J Murata has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Med Ctr, Family Practice
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
U.C.L.A. Medical Center1986

Medical School

University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla CaGraduated in 1981
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Paul Murata speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Paul Murata affiliated with?
Dr. Paul Murata is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

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