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RITA JEANNE STEC MD
NPI 1881722718
Internal Medicine in Palm Desert, CA

Active since March 01, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 12, 2027
43585 MONTEREY AVE STE 3, PALM DESERT, CA 92260(760) 773-5063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Rita Jeanne Stec Md NPPES

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

RITA JEANNE STEC MD (NPI 1881722718) is an individual internal medicine provider in Palm Desert, California, licensed in California (C42637) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through July 12, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881722718
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRITA JEANNE STECCredential: MD
Location Address43585 MONTEREY AVE STE 3Palm Desert, CA 92260-9398
Mailing Address43585 Monterey Ave Ste 3Palm Desert, CA 92260-9398 · (760) 773-5063
Phone(760) 773-5063
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1881722718 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 · C42637
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.
43585 MONTEREY AVE STE 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rita Stec Williams Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Rita Jeanne Stec Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 12, 2017 through July 12, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 12, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 12, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92260 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
$104.64 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $26.16 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Rita Stec's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Stec is 1881722718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2007. The provider is also known as Rita Stec Williams MD.

Where is Rita Stec located?

Rita Stec practices at 43585 Monterey Ave Ste 3, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The listed phone number is (760) 773-5063.

What is Rita Stec's specialty?

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

Is Rita Stec enrolled in Medicare?

No. Rita Stec has opted out of Medicare through July 12, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Stec was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.