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DR. SERGIO STEVEN PALAFOX OD
NPI 1194617936
Optometrist in Palm Desert, CA

Active since July 16, 2025
72393 HIGHWAY 111, PALM DESERT, CA 92260(760) 862-0044 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Sergio Steven Palafox Od NPPES

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

DR. SERGIO STEVEN PALAFOX OD (NPI 1194617936) is an individual optometrist in Palm Desert, California, licensed in California (36097) and active in the NPI registry since July 2025.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194617936
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SERGIO STEVEN PALAFOXCredential: OD
Location Address72393 HIGHWAY 111Palm Desert, CA 92260-2774
Mailing Address3344 Lincoln StRiverside, CA 92503-4600 · (951) 254-6798
Phone(760) 862-0044
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1194617936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 36097
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
72393 HIGHWAY 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALAN W SIEGEL O.D.
Optometrist
72393 HIGHWAY 111, STE A
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Riverside County (760) 862-0044

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 Sergio Palafox's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sergio Palafox is 1194617936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2025.

Where is Sergio Palafox located?

Sergio Palafox practices at 72393 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The listed phone number is (760) 862-0044.

What is Sergio Palafox's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does Sergio Palafox accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Sergio Palafox 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 Sergio Palafox was last updated on August 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.