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DESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
NPI 1669433272
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in El Paso, TX

Active since March 31, 2006
1801 N OREGON ST, EL PASO, TX 79902(915) 521-1341(915) 599-4424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Mar 18, 2025, Feb 13, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Desert Pathology Services, Pa NPPES

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

DESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA (NPI 1669433272), doing business as Glen C Friedman Md Pa, is a healthcare organization registered as an anatomic pathology & clinical pathology in El Paso, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Elsa P Rafiq, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669433272
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Legal Business NameDESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
Location Address1801 N OREGON STEl Paso, TX 79902-3524
Mailing AddressPo Box 421479Houston, TX 77242-1479 · (915) 200-1479 · Fax (915) 200-7566
Phone(915) 521-1341
Fax(915) 599-4424
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialElsa P RafiqPresident · (915) 222-1254
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1669433272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · CytopathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0500X
1801 N OREGON ST, El Paso, TX 79902
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameGlen C Friedman Md Pa

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid31455859NM
Medicaid173408901TX

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

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 Pathology Services, Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Pathology Services, PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Glen Friedman, MD
Pathology
NPI 1790733228
1801 NORTH OREGON STREET DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 521-1341
✔ PECOSSame address
Elsa Sotelo-Rafiq, M.D.
Pathology
NPI 1740424142
6565 FANNIN ST M227
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 441-3490
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare675 mi

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 Pathology Services, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Pathology Services, PA is 1669433272. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006. The provider was formerly known as Glen C Friedman MD PA.

Where is Desert Pathology Services, PA located?

Desert Pathology Services, PA is located at 1801 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79902. The listed phone number is (915) 521-1341.

What is Desert Pathology Services, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Desert Pathology Services, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desert Pathology Services, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Desert Pathology Services, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Pathology, reassign their Medicare billing to Desert Pathology Services, PA. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Desert Pathology Services, PA accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list Desert Pathology Services, PA 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 Desert Pathology Services, PA was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.