JOEL T COMER
NPI 1700402005
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Palm Springs, CA

Active since June 23, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 323-6511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2023, Jun 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joel T Comer NPPES

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

JOEL T COMER (NPI 1700402005) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Palm Springs, California, licensed in North Carolina (0) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700402005
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL T COMER
Location Address1150 N INDIAN CANYON DRPalm Springs, CA 92262-4872
Mailing Address3510 Providence RdCharlotte, NC 28211-3930 · (704) 964-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1700402005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel T Comer 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 ID5092129700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210120002016, I20231031002511

Medicare Billing Reassignments

18

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Comer reassigns Medicare billing to 18 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
35800 BOB HOPE DR, SUITE 100
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
10408 INDUSTRIAL CIR
Redlands, CA 92374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
420 34TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
800 E WASHINGTON BLVD
Crescent City, CA 95531
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 134 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
505 SAMARITANS RIDGE CT
Elkin, NC 28621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,202 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
19485 OLD JETTON RD STE 270
Cornelius, NC 28031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 926 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
276 OLD MOCKSVILLE RD STE 800
Statesville, NC 28625
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 686 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
10030 GILEAD ROAD
Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
14215 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL STE 210
Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6035 FAIRVIEW RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
102 services94 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
55 services55 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
46 services46 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
42 services42 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Supply, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340158
Location1 Medical Center Dr PO Box 139Supply, NC 28462 · Brunswick 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
$136.04 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $34.01 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Family Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Emergency Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

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 Joel Comer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Comer is 1700402005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2020.

Where is Joel Comer located?

Joel Comer practices at 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 323-6511.

What is Joel Comer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joel Comer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Comer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joel Comer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Comer reassigns Medicare benefits to 18 organizations: Mission Nursing Anesthesia, Inc (Rancho Mirage, CA), Marquee Anesthesia Consultants Inc (Redlands, CA), Coachella Valley Anesthesia A Professional Corporation (Bakersfield, CA), Sda Services Of Ca (Crescent City, CA), Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc (Elkin, NC) and 13 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Joel Comer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Joel Comer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Comer is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Comer was last updated on October 2, 2023. 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.