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DESERT PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
NPI 1841200748
Internal Medicine in Palm Springs, CA

Active since August 09, 2006CLIA 05D0892475 · Microscopy
1492 N PALM CANYON DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 322-5156(760) 322-4021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. NPPES

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

DESERT PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. (NPI 1841200748) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Palm Springs, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through September 28, 2026 and lists William Joseph Grimm, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841200748
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameDESERT PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Location Address1492 N PALM CANYON DRPalm Springs, CA 92262-4412
Mailing Address1492 N Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262-4412 · (760) 322-5156 · Fax (760) 322-4021
Phone(760) 322-5156
Fax(760) 322-4021
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam Joseph GrimmPresident · (760) 322-5156
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1841200748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 20A6067
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1492 N PALM CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 05D0892475

Desert Primary Care Medical Assoc Inc · Palm Springs, CA
Active · expires Sep 28, 2026
CLIA Number05D0892475
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 29, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 28, 2026
Laboratory DirectorWilliam J. Grimm MD
Laboratory Phone(760) 322-2520
Laboratory LocationDesert Primary Care Medical Assoc Inc1492 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR. WILLIAM J GRIMM, APC
Internal Medicine
1492 N PALM CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 766-7200
DR. WILLIAM JOSEPH GRIMM D.O.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1492 N PALM CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 322-5156
DR. DOUGLAS DAVID CHRISTIANSON ND
Naturopath
1492 N PALM CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 766-7200
DR. ANA MARIA BELMONT ND
Naturopath
1492 N PALM CANYON DR
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 766-7200

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 Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. is 1841200748. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. located?

Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. is located at 1492 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 322-5156.

What is Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Does Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 05D0892475) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 28, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. was last updated on June 5, 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.