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DESERT CARE PHARMACY
NPI 1497479091
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Palm Desert, CA

Active since September 28, 2022
78385 VARNER RD STE C, PALM DESERT, CA 92211(760) 797-3727(760) 797-3717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2023, Sep 28, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Desert Care Pharmacy NPPES

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

DESERT CARE PHARMACY (NPI 1497479091) is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Palm Desert, California and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. The organization lists Van Romero, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497479091
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3336C0003X
Legal Business NameHEALTHWORKS PHARMA INC
Location Address78385 VARNER RD STE CPalm Desert, CA 92211-4118
Mailing Address78385 Varner Rd Ste CPalm Desert, CA 92211-4118 · (760) 797-3727 · Fax (760) 797-3717
Phone(760) 797-3727
Fax(760) 797-3717
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVan RomeroOwner · (760) 797-3727
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1497479091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPharmacy · Community/Retail PharmacySuppliers
Taxonomy Code3336C0003X
Definition
A pharmacy where pharmacists store, prepare, and dispense medicinal preparations and/or prescriptions for a local patient population in accordance with federal and state law; counsel patients and caregivers (sometimes independent of the dispensing process); administer vaccinations; and provide other professional services associated with pharmaceutical care such as health screenings, consultative services with other health care providers, collaborative practice, disease state management, and education classes.
78385 VARNER RD STE C, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDesert Care Pharmacy

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Desert Care Pharmacy is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20240221002225DME · PharmacyDue dateFebruary 28, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
24 services24 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
24 services24 patients

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 6

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Desert Care Pharmacy carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Desert Care Pharmacy

DMEPOS supplier · Palm Desert, CAOperated by Healthworks Pharma Inc
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Desert Care Pharmacy agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)23280997
Medicare Participant SinceDecember 15, 2023
Supplier Location78385 Varner Rd Ste CPalm Desert, CA 92211
Phone(760) 797-3727
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Infusion Drugs
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Oral Anticancer Drugs
FDA anticancer drugs
Oral Antiemetic Drugs
FDA antiemetic drugs
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Healthworks Pharma Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Healthworks Pharma Inc is 1497479091. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2022. The provider is doing business as Desert Care Pharmacy.

Where is Healthworks Pharma Inc located?

Healthworks Pharma Inc is located at 78385 Varner Rd Ste C, Palm Desert, CA 92211. The listed phone number is (760) 797-3727.

What is Healthworks Pharma Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.

Is Healthworks Pharma Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Healthworks Pharma Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Healthworks Pharma Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare DME enrollment for this organization (California, Pharmacy) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does Healthworks Pharma Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Desert Care Pharmacy accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Healthworks Pharma Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness and 45 other insurers list Healthworks Pharma 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 Healthworks Pharma Inc was last updated on December 5, 2023. 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.