DESERT PAIN SPECIALISTS, LLC
NPI 1871762450
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Saint George, UT
About Desert Pain Specialists, Llc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DESERT PAIN SPECIALISTS, LLC (NPI 1871762450) is a healthcare organization registered as a pain medicine in Saint George, Utah and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization lists Joseph Court Empey, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Desert Pain Specialists, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date 2
Next revalidation due by December 31, 2026
This provider holds 2 Medicare enrollments with upcoming revalidation dates. 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.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
13Medicare enrollment records show 13 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Pain Specialists, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 10 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5
Clinicians, nearest first (13)
St. George, UT 84790
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 of Compliance 46D1091624
Desert Pain Specialists · St George, UTFrequently 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 Pain Specialists, LLC's NPI number?
The NPI number for Desert Pain Specialists, LLC is 1871762450. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 27, 2008.
Where is Desert Pain Specialists, LLC located?
Desert Pain Specialists, LLC is located at 617 E Riverside Dr Ste 301, Saint George, UT 84790. The listed phone number is (435) 216-7000.
What is Desert Pain Specialists, LLC's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.
Is Desert Pain Specialists, LLC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Desert Pain Specialists, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Desert Pain Specialists, LLC's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), Desert Pain Specialists, LLC holds 2 Medicare enrollments with upcoming revalidation dates. The next is due by December 31, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Nevada, Clinic/Group Practice). 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 Pain Specialists, LLC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 13 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Desert Pain Specialists, LLC. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (7), Pain Management (3) and Anesthesiology (1). Of these, 10 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Desert Pain Specialists, LLC accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Molina Healthcare and University of Utah Health Plans list Desert Pain Specialists, LLC 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Desert Pain Specialists, LLC was last updated on January 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Desert Pain Specialists, Llc · NPI 1871762450
Pain Medicine organization in Saint George, Utah. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 27, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871762450 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** February 27, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine · taxonomy 207LP2900X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Joseph Empey, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 617 E RIVERSIDE DR STE 301, Saint George, UT 84790-8722
- **Phone:** (435) 216-7000 · **Fax:** (435) 216-7001
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** December 31, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Nevada, Clinic/Group Practice), next of 2 enrollments with upcoming dates · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 13 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (7), Pain Management (3), Anesthesiology (1); 10 practice at this address and 13 within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 23, 2019
- **CLIA laboratory certificates:** 1 on file
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871762450) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.