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RONALD B HIMELMAN MD
NPI 1255413332
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Palm Springs, CA

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
555 TACHEVAH BUILDING 1 WEST, STE 202, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 323-2174(760) 322-6244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ronald B Himelman Md NPPES

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

RONALD B HIMELMAN MD (NPI 1255413332) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (G54463) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255413332
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameRONALD B HIMELMANCredential: MD
Location Address555 TACHEVAH BUILDING 1 WEST, STE 202Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address555 Tachevah Building 1 West, Ste 202Palm Springs, CA 92262 · (760) 323-2174 · Fax (760) 864-9826
Phone(760) 323-2174
Fax(760) 322-6244
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2016
✔ NPI 1255413332 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G54463
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X · License G54463 (CA)
555 TACHEVAH BUILDING 1 WEST, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G544630CA
Medicaid00G544630CA
Medicare UPINE56198

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ronald B Himelman Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8224101381
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080722000793
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Himelman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Emergency Associates Corporation
9.3 mi
Emergency Medicine
39000 BOB HOPE DR
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003866120 (760) 340-3911

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
290 services276 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
209 services167 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
141 services46 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.
76 services74 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
74 services73 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
64 services63 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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 Ronald Himelman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Himelman is 1255413332. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Ronald Himelman located?

Ronald Himelman practices at 555 Tachevah Building 1 West Ste 202, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 323-2174.

What is Ronald Himelman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Ronald Himelman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Himelman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ronald Himelman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Himelman reassigns Medicare benefits to Emergency Associates Corporation (Rancho Mirage, CA). The 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 Ronald Himelman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Himelman was last updated on September 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.