DR. SANDY ISLANDS MS, MA, PHD
NPI 1366676199
Counselor - Mental Health in Palm Desert, CA

Active since May 07, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
38934 DESERT GREENS DR E, PALM DESERT, CA 92260(760) 565-3522(760) 496-5872 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 13, 2023, Jan 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Sandy Islands Ms, Ma, Phd NPPES

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

DR. SANDY ISLANDS MS, MA, PHD (NPI 1366676199) is an individual mental health provider in Palm Desert, California, licensed in California (1453) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366676199
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SANDY ISLANDSCredential: MS, MA, PHD
Location Address38934 DESERT GREENS DR EPalm Desert, CA 92260-1417
Mailing Address38934 Desert Greens Dr EPalm Desert, CA 92260-1417 · (760) 565-3522 · Fax (760) 496-5872
Fax(760) 496-5872
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2023
NPI 1366676199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
Licenses Licensed in CA · 1453 Licensed in HI · MHC194 Licensed in FL · LMHC 1298
Also ListedCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Taxonomy 101YA0400X · License CSAC 1454-09 (HI)
Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X · License 1453 (CA)
38934 DESERT GREENS DR E, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Other Identifiers 2

Other106H00000XCA · Counselor Mental Health
Medicaid2036K8P1CA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sandy Islands Ms, Ma, Phd 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 ID4385095603
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240110003981
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
112 services11 patients

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 Sandy Islands's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandy Islands is 1366676199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2009.

Where is Sandy Islands located?

Sandy Islands practices at 38934 Desert Greens Dr E, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The listed phone number is (760) 565-3522.

What is Sandy Islands's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Sandy Islands enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandy Islands 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 Sandy Islands accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Sandy Islands 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 Sandy Islands was last updated on February 13, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.