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DR. JOSHUA C NELSON DO
NPI 1689109605
Emergency Medicine in Palm Springs, CA

Active since April 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(619) 630-0716 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2026, Apr 11, 2024, Mar 10, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joshua C Nelson Do NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA C NELSON DO (NPI 1689109605) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in Kentucky (TP017) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689109605
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA C NELSONCredential: DO
Location AddressDESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DRPalm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address756 Summit DrPalm Springs, CA 92262-1224 · (610) 630-0716
Phone(619) 630-0716
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1689109605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · TP017✔ Licensed in OK · 7502✔ Licensed in TX · W3716
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joshua C Nelson Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486044369
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221004002617, I20240313002846, I20240917002765
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 5

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 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.
172 services172 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
143 services142 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
61 services57 patients
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.
55 services55 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180040
Location200 Abraham Flexner WayLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Baptist Health Corbin

Acute Care Hospitals · Corbin, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180080
LocationOne Trillium WayCorbin, KY 40701 · Whitley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Lagrange

Acute Care Hospitals · La Grange, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180138
Location1025 New Moody LaneLa Grange, KY 40031 · Oldham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sovah Health Danville

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, VA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490075
Location142 South Main StreetDanville, VA 24541 · Danville City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92262 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.

99.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost99.21

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 Joshua Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Nelson is 1689109605. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2017.

Where is Joshua Nelson located?

Joshua Nelson practices at Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (619) 630-0716.

What is Joshua Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joshua Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joshua Nelson accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Joshua Nelson 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.

Is Joshua Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Nelson is affiliated with Jewish Hospital & St Mary's Healthcare, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Lagrange and Sovah Health Danville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Nelson was last updated on March 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.