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DAREN GREGG KEST D.O.
NPI 1194787937
Otolaryngology in Rancho Mirage, CA

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
39000 BOB HOPE DR., PROBST BLDG. STE. 202, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 85016(760) 346-1788(760) 346-1422 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2025, May 7, 2024, Oct 2, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Daren Gregg Kest D.o. NPPES

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

DAREN GREGG KEST D.O. (NPI 1194787937) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Rancho Mirage, California, licensed in California (22346) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194787937
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDAREN GREGG KESTCredential: D.O.
Location Address39000 BOB HOPE DR., PROBST BLDG. STE. 202Rancho Mirage, CA 85016-8034
Mailing Address39000 Bob Hope Dr., Probst 202Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-7018 · (602) 470-5000 · Fax (602) 470-5064
Phone(760) 346-1788
Fax(760) 346-1422
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1194787937 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 22346✔ Licensed in KY · 02876
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedOtolaryngology · Plastic Surgery within the Head & NeckTaxonomy 207YX0007X · License 2012001378 (MO), 008057 (AZ)
39000 BOB HOPE DR., Rancho Mirage, CA 85016
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64029382KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Daren Gregg Kest D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264426808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241121000566
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.57
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.14

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 Daren Kest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daren Kest is 1194787937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is Daren Kest located?

Daren Kest practices at 39000 Bob Hope Dr. Probst Bldg. Ste. 202, Rancho Mirage, CA 85016. The listed phone number is (760) 346-1788.

What is Daren Kest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Daren Kest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Daren Kest is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Daren Kest accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Daren Kest 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 Daren Kest was last updated on April 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.