PALM DESERT SURGERY CENTER, A MEDICAL CORPORATION
NPI 1730642216
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Palm Desert, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2019

Contact Information

44331 MONTEREY AVE
PALM DESERT, CA
ZIP 92260
Phone: (760) 636-1440

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • CLIA Number: 05D2176620
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-17-2027

About PALM DESERT SURGERY CENTER, A MEDICAL CORPORATION

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Palm Desert Surgery Center, A Medical Corporation, a provider established in Palm Desert, California operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1730642216 assigned on April 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Natalie Driessen Md (Owner)

NPI
1730642216
Provider Name
PALM DESERT SURGERY CENTER, A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
44331 MONTEREY AVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Location Phone
(760) 636-1440
Mailing Address
44331 MONTEREY AVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Mailing Phone
(760) 636-1440
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
04-10-2019
Last Update Date
08-21-2019
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

NATALIE DRIESSEN MD

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(949) 212-3413

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm

This is a procedure to repair a complex wound on your scalp, arm, or leg that is 2.6-7.5 cm long. It involves cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound to promote healing. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.

This service was performed 55 times for 53 patients

Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm

This service involves the intricate repair of a wound on your body's main structure, between your neck and limbs. The wound measures 2.6-7.5 cm. The procedure includes deep-layer stitching and may involve repairing damaged tissue.

This service was performed 50 times for 49 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm

This procedure involves removing a cancerous skin growth measuring 3.1-4.0 cm on the body, arms, or legs. The area is numbed, then the growth is carefully cut out. The wound is stitched for healing. Regular follow-ups ensure complete removal and recovery.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm

This procedure involves surgically removing a cancerous skin growth larger than 4.0 cm on your body, arms, or legs. It's a crucial step in preventing the spread of cancer. Local anesthesia is typically used, and recovery time varies. It's a common and safe procedure.

This service was performed 74 times for 69 patients

Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid

This procedure, also known as upper eyelid surgery, is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid. It can help improve vision if heavy eyelids hinder it, and can also enhance the appearance of the eyes. It's a common, safe procedure.

This service was performed 33 times for 17 patients

Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm

This procedure involves repairing a wound on specified body areas by transferring skin from another part of the body. The transferred skin, measuring between 10.1 to 30.0 square cm, aids in healing the wound and restoring the skin's normal function.

This service was performed 26 times for 25 patients

Repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm

This procedure involves repairing a wound on your scalp, arm, or leg by moving skin from another part of your body. The skin transferred will cover an area between 10.1 to 30.0 square cm. This helps promote healing and reduce scarring.

This service was performed 12 times for 11 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
05D2176620
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
December 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
December 17, 2027
Laboratory Director
NATALIE C. DRIESSEN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Palm Desert Surgery Center, A Medical Corporation to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1730642216, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3 2 → 4 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 24 = 54

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1730642216.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730642216, enumerated as an "organization" on April 10, 2019.

The provider is located at 44331 MONTEREY AVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260 and the phone number is (760) 636-1440.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.