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BRIAN DESMOND PA
NPI 1629708979
Physician Assistant in Anchorage, AK

Active since June 10, 2022PECOS Enrolled
87.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
4320 DIPLOMACY DR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99508(907) 729-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 22, 2022, Jun 10, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Brian Desmond Pa NPPES

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

BRIAN DESMOND PA (NPI 1629708979) is an individual physician assistant in Anchorage, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (200537) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Pocatello.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629708979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN DESMONDCredential: PA
Location Address4320 DIPLOMACY DRAnchorage, AK 99508-5925
Mailing Address7033 E Tudor RdAnchorage, AK 99507-1262 · (907) 729-8901 · Fax (907) 729-6353
Phone(907) 729-3300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1629708979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 200537
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4320 DIPLOMACY DR, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1921 S 8th Ave Stop 8253Pocatello, ID 83209-0002 · Phone (208) 282-4726

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian Desmond Pa 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
93 services78 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
37 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99508 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
$111.57 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

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.

87.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.86

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

EDWARD WASHINGTON II
Counselor (Mental Health)
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-0000
HEIDI GORDON CRS
Community Health Worker
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-3300
KRISTINA BALLINGER COHEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
4320 DIPLOMACY DR, ANMC PRIMARY CARE CENTER PHARMACY
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-8874
SHANNON CHASE CHAP
Community Health Worker
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-4955
MARY RENEE SPATAFORE PHARMD, RPH
Pharmacist
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-2159
RYAN T. MCWILLIAMS MD
Family Medicine
4320 DIPLOMACY DR, SUITE 1191
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-6321
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION
General Acute Care Hospital
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-3300
SUSANNA PETRIE RN
Registered Nurse
4320 DIPLOMACY DR
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
Anchorage Municipality (907) 729-3316

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 Brian Desmond's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Desmond is 1629708979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2022.

Where is Brian Desmond located?

Brian Desmond practices at 4320 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508. The listed phone number is (907) 729-3300.

What is Brian Desmond's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Brian Desmond enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Desmond is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Brian Desmond accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Brian Desmond 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 Brian Desmond was last updated on December 22, 2022. 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.