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

Active since August 09, 2006
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: October 25, 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 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
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

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20040706000506Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1407841315
1492 N PALM CANYON DR
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 322-5156
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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
Expired · 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.

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.

Is Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (California, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Internal Medicine) reassigns their Medicare billing to Desert Primary Care Medical Associates, Inc.. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.