Santa Monica Family Physicians - Providence
Family Medicine • Santa Monica, CA • Multiple offices on the Westside (Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades) locations
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades Westside, Santa Monica, CA
Phone
310-829-8441
CHI@providence.org
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not all plans may be in-network; please verify with front desk for your specific plan and coverage. They indicate acceptance of several major plans and encourage contacting member services for referrals/transfers.
Insurance, Self-pay, Credit/debit (implied by typical clinic payments)
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient welcome
FAQs
Do you accept major insurance plans?
Yes, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, and Medicare PPO; in-network status varies by plan.
Do you participate with Aetna HMO Commercial/POS?
Yes, we accept Aetna HMO Commercial/POS; please call member services and indicate you want to continue care with your PCP through Providence Saint John's Health Clinic.
Are you in-network with Aetna Commercial and Medicare PPO plans?
Yes, the Santa Monica Family Physicians are in-network providers for Aetna Commercial and Medicare PPO plans.
Do you accept Anthem HMO Commercial/POS?
Yes, Anthem HMO Commercial/POS is accepted; please contact member services to continue PCP care through Providence Saint John's Health Clinic.
Do you accept Anthem Commercial and Exchange PPO plans?
Yes, in-network for Anthem Blue Cross Commercial and Medicare PPO plans; continue PCP care through Providence Saint John's Health Clinic.
Do you accept Blue Shield HMO Commercial/POS?
Yes, Blue Shield HMO Commercial/POS accepted; your PCP assignment will transfer to Providence Saint John's Health Clinic if needed.
Do you accept Blue Shield Commercial and Exchange PPO plans?
Yes, in-network for Blue Shield Commercial and Medicare PPO; transfer PCP care to Providence Saint John's Health Clinic as appropriate.
Do you accept Cigna HMO Commercial/POS?
Yes, Cigna HMO Commercial/POS accepted; transfer to PCP at Providence Saint John's Health Clinic as appropriate.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Providence (Ocean Park location): 4.9/5 (1,111)
- Providence (Mid City location): 4.9/5 (784)
- Birdeye (Ocean Park location): 4.7/5 (80)
- US News (Aggregate): 4.9/5 (1,648)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly providers
- Thorough patient care
- Continuity of care and strong patient-doctor relationships
- Responsive communication
Common complaints
- Billing and administrative issues
- Difficulties with parking
"I see Dr Cohen and I'm extremely happy to have her as my PCP. I adore her. She has all the attributes of an excellent health care provider."
— Birdeye review"dr kahng is fantastic. he listens and gives his full attention. he’s also always responsive when I reach out. I’m very happy with him."
— Birdeye review"Cutler is excellent but the staff mischarged me for my visit and then made me jump through hoops to refund me. Nightmare."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Doctors at Primary Care Wilshire - Santa Monica Family Physicians — Jun 2, 2026
- Nora P. Vasquez, MD | Santa Monica, CA - Providence — Dec 3, 2025
- Devora S. Cohen, MD, from Santa Monica Family Physicians, Now Offering the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians — Nov 13, 2025
- Jennifer L. Chin, MD | Santa Monica, CA - Providence — Apr 30, 2026
- Manali A. Shendrikar, MD, MPH Is the Latest Physician from Saint John's Physician Partners to Offer the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians — Jul 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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