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DESERT ELITE EYE GROUP INC
NPI 1023886512
Ophthalmology in Palm Springs, CA

Active since December 14, 2023
1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE E130, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 776-8600(760) 776-8400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 9, 2024, Dec 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Desert Elite Eye Group Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DESERT ELITE EYE GROUP INC (NPI 1023886512) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Palm Springs, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2023. The organization lists Walllace Goldban, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023886512
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameDESERT ELITE EYE GROUP INC
Location Address1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE E130Palm Springs, CA 92262-4876
Mailing Address1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E130Palm Springs, CA 92262-4876 · (760) 776-8600
Phone(760) 776-8600
Fax(760) 776-8400
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWalllace GoldbanCeo · (760) 880-3850
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1023886512 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE E130, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Desert Elite Eye Group Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Elite Eye Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Wallace Goldban, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1780872671
1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE W100
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-8497
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Michael Rauser, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1992737498
11370 ANDERSON ST STE 1800
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 558-2154
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare44 mi
John Duggan, M.D., M.S.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1851313514
2516 SAMARITAN DR STE N
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 358-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare385 mi
Loretta De Koster, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1316028723
2500 N. HARLEM AVE
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 456-4362
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,658 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Desert Elite Eye Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Elite Eye Group Inc is 1023886512. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2023.

Where is Desert Elite Eye Group Inc located?

Desert Elite Eye Group Inc is located at 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E130, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 776-8600.

What is Desert Elite Eye Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Desert Elite Eye Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desert Elite Eye Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Desert Elite Eye Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Desert Elite Eye Group Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (3) and Optometry (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Desert Elite Eye Group Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Desert Elite Eye Group Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desert Elite Eye Group Inc was last updated on February 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.