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DESERT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER
NPI 1508967753
Orthopaedic Surgery in Rancho Mirage, CA

Active since September 26, 2006
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BLDG, BLDG FL 2 RM 1 RM, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270(760) 568-2684(760) 341-5832 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2023, Mar 30, 2023, Dec 8, 2022 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

About Desert Orthopedic Center NPPES

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

DESERT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER (NPI 1508967753) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Rancho Mirage, California and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization maintains 4 additional practice locations and lists Matthew V Diltz, Vice Chairman & Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508967753
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameDESERT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER A MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BLDG, BLDG FL 2 RM 1 RMRancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
Mailing AddressPo Box 1730Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1058 · (760) 568-2684 · Fax (760) 341-5832
Phone(760) 568-2684
Fax(760) 341-5832
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMatthew V DiltzVice Chairman & Owner · (760) 766-1246
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 20, 20248 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1508967753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0114X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineTaxonomy 207XS0117X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Foot and Ankle SurgeryTaxonomy 207XX0004X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaTaxonomy 207XX0801X
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X
Also ListedPodiatristTaxonomy 213E00000X
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BLDG, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDesert Orthopedic Center

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1415 S Palm Canyon Dr Ste 200Palm Springs, CA 92262-7303 · Phone (760) 568-2684 · Fax (760) 341-5832
Location 2151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100Palm Springs, CA 92262-0129 · Phone (760) 568-2684 · Fax (760) 341-5832
Location 345280 Seeley Dr., FL 2La Quinta, CA 92253-6834 · Phone (760) 568-2684 · Fax (760) 341-5832
Location 439000 Bob Hope Dr, Hirschberg Blg, Ste 310Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 · Phone (760) 568-2684 · Fax (760) 341-5832

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

28

Medicare enrollment records show 28 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Orthopedic Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 18 practice at this address and 26 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 8

Orthopedic Surgery10
Nurse Practitioner5
Pain Management3
Podiatry3
Sports Medicine3
Hand Surgery2
Family Practice1
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 28
Cesar Abdul-Massih, MD
Sports Medicine
NPI 1649732629
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Angel Anderson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376306217
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HIRSCHBERG BLG, STE 310
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ghassan Boghosian, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1255479044
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jacob Bosley, MD
Hand Surgery
NPI 1508077306
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(762) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hazmer Cassim, D.O.
Pain Management
NPI 1063611168
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HIRSCHBERG BLG STE 310
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
David Christian, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1487115648
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Janet Conley, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174908206
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HIRSCHBERG BLG, STE 310
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hansel Ihn, MD, MS
Sports Medicine
NPI 1346781606
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Catherine Makarem, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568163947
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Edward Mcdonald, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1578058392
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karimdad Otarodi, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1518253046
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Deep Patel, MD
Pain Management
NPI 1396239919
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HIRSCHBERG BLG, STE 310
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Adam Rife, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1336600196
39000 BOB HOPE DRIVE, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Erik Schnaser, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1538340195
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tejas Shah, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1033746748
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HIRSCHBERG BLDG STE 310
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Demeiko Sprewell, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376358770
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY AND DIANE RINKER BLG
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Amir Tahernia, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1902819477
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephen O Connell, M.D.
Hand Surgery
NPI 1831114966
39000 BOB HOPE DR HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Reginald Fayssoux, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1326206459
39000 BOB HOPE DR, HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Matthew Diltz, M.D.
Sports Medicine
NPI 1447456579
39000 BOB HOPE DR HARRY & DIANE RINKER BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 568-2684
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
See all 28 clinicians

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

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 Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc is 1508967753. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Desert Orthopedic Center.

Where is Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc located?

Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc is located at 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Harry & Diane Rinker Bldg Bldg Fl 2 Rm 1 Rm, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. The listed phone number is (760) 568-2684.

What is Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 28 clinicians in 8 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Orthopedic Surgery (10), Nurse Practitioner (5) and Pain Management (3). Of these, 18 practice at this address and 26 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desert Orthopedic Center A Medical Group Inc was last updated on February 20, 2024. 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.