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DR. VIRGINIA A KLAIR M.D.
NPI 1881644003
Ophthalmology in Palm Springs, CA

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
99.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 101E, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262(760) 327-1561(760) 327-4313 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Virginia A Klair M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIRGINIA A KLAIR M.D. (NPI 1881644003) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Palm Springs, California, licensed in California (C129924) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881644003
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIRGINIA A KLAIRCredential: M.D.
Location Address555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 101EPalm Springs, CA 92262-5750
Mailing Address555 E Tachevah Dr, Suite 101ePalm Springs, CA 92262-5750 · (760) 327-1561 · Fax (760) 327-4313
Phone(760) 327-1561
Fax(760) 327-4313
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1881644003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C129924✔ Licensed in CO · 40251✔ Licensed in NM · 2003-0481
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
555 E TACHEVAH DR, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Other Identifiers 8

Other608439600CO · Us Dept Labor Work Com
OtherKL658704CO · Anthem
Medicaid15002225CO
Other0452890001CO · Medicare Dmerc
OtherC00251CO · Eyemed Eyecare
Other9301071008840CO · Eye Specialists
Other180046141CO · Railroad Medicare
OtherNM009T59NM · Nm Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Virginia A Klair M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Virginia Klair reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Milauskas Eye Institute Medical Group II Inc
Same address
Ophthalmology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 101E
Palm Springs, CA 92262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740349943 (760) 327-1561

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

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.27
Improvement Activities40

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.

GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOC A MEDICAL GROUP INC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE #1E-104
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-7601
RACHEL MISQUITTA OD
Optometrist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 101E
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-1561
DR. ANDREW JAMES ELLIOTT MD MPH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 1W-106
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 864-9092
LISA MONIQUE BODON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W #201
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 323-9309
A.LAWSONMD PA, INC
Specialist
555 E TACHEVAH DR, STE. 2E103
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-1114
DR. HOWARD JAY CONGRESS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, 1E 204
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 778-6153
DAVID L. NEUMANN, MD., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Family Medicine
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 325-6621
DR. MARCELO H KOPPEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
555 E TACHEVAH DR, SUITE 2W-105
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Riverside County (760) 327-1557

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 Virginia Klair's NPI number?

The NPI number for Virginia Klair is 1881644003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Virginia Klair located?

Virginia Klair practices at 555 E Tachevah Dr Suite 101E, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The listed phone number is (760) 327-1561.

What is Virginia Klair's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Virginia Klair enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Virginia Klair is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Virginia Klair's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Virginia Klair reassigns Medicare benefits to Milauskas Eye Institute Medical Group II Inc (Palm Springs, CA). The 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 Virginia Klair's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Virginia Klair accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Virginia Klair 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 Virginia Klair was last updated on February 3, 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.