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KAMEL AZHAR M.D, M.A.S
NPI 1578959441
Family Medicine in Palm Springs, CA

Active since April 08, 2015PECOS Enrolled
84.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264(760) 834-7930(760) 834-7931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 1, 2022, Aug 4, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kamel Azhar M.d, M.a.s NPPES

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

KAMEL AZHAR M.D, M.A.S (NPI 1578959441) is an individual family medicine provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (A170321) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Rancho Mirage.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578959441
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKAMEL AZHARCredential: M.D, M.A.S
Location Address4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100Palm Springs, CA 92264-5232
Mailing Address39000 Bob Hope DrRancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221 · (760) 834-7930 · Fax (760) 834-7931
Phone(760) 834-7930
Fax(760) 834-7931
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2022
✔ NPI 1578959441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A170321
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100, Palm Springs, CA 92264
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 139000 Bob Hope DrRancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221 · Phone (760) 834-7930 · Fax (760) 834-7931

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)

Kamel Azhar M.d, M.a.s is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Kamel Azhar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eisenhower Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
Palm Springs, CA 92264
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 595 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134424625 (760) 834-7930

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
191 services177 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
62 services61 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92264 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
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

84.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.71

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THOMAS CHRISTOPHER MCNEIL APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7390
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
General Acute Care Hospital
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
JAMES MELVIN ADAMS M.D.
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
LAURENCE NICHOLAS MOORE MD
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
JORGE ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ M.D.
Internal Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
RUSSELL G. HISSCOCK DO
Family Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
ANN E STAPLETON MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930
JAE YONG LEE M.D.
Internal Medicine
4791 E PALM CANYON DR STE 100
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Riverside County (760) 834-7930

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 Kamel Azhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kamel Azhar is 1578959441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2015.

Where is Kamel Azhar located?

Kamel Azhar practices at 4791 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste 100, Palm Springs, CA 92264. The listed phone number is (760) 834-7930.

What is Kamel Azhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kamel Azhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kamel Azhar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kamel Azhar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kamel Azhar reassigns Medicare benefits to Eisenhower Medical Center (Palm Springs, 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 Kamel Azhar'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 Kamel Azhar was last updated on March 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.