DESERT STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC
NPI 1972146496
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in El Paso, TX

Q: What is Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC is 1972146496. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2019.

Q: What is Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Active since October 28, 2019

550 N. PEYTON RD., STE. 105, EL PASO, TX 79928(915) 490-3116(915) 288-2681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2023, Jan 15, 2022, Jul 12, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Desert Star Behavioral Health, Llc NPPES

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

DESERT STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC (NPI 1972146496) is a healthcare organization registered as a psychiatry in El Paso, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2019. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in El Paso and lists Joyce Gonzalez, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972146496

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Legal Business NameDESERT STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC

Location Address550 N. PEYTON RD., STE. 105El Paso, TX 79928

Mailing Address550 N. Peyton Rd., Ste. 105El Paso, TX 79928 · (915) 490-3116 · Fax (915) 288-2681

Phone(915) 490-3116

Fax(915) 288-2681

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJoyce GonzalezExecutive Director · (915) 490-3116

Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1972146496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X

Also ListedCounselor · Mental HealthTaxonomy 101YM0800X

Also ListedCounselor · ProfessionalTaxonomy 101YP2500X

Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X

Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X

Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X

Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 163WP0808X

Also ListedCase ManagementTaxonomy 251B00000X

Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X

Also ListedClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Taxonomy 261QM0801X

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X

550 N. PEYTON RD., El Paso, TX 79928

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12100 N Stevens StEl Paso, TX 79930-5152 · Phone (915) 329-7569

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Desert Star Behavioral Health, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Jocelyn Davalos, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1295608354

550 PEYTON RD STE B
El Paso, TX 79928

(915) 490-3116

✔ PECOSSame address

Joyce Gonzalez, LPC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1407308398

550 N. PEYTON RD STE. 105
El Paso, TX 79928

(915) 329-7569

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Ana Flores, LPC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1952822850

1600 MONTANA AVE
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 887-3410

✔ PECOS15 mi

Andres Baeza, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003454174

1551 MONTANA AVE
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 887-3410

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

Jorge Avila, M.D.

Psychiatry

NPI 1255538187

125 W HAGUE RD STE 250
El Paso, TX 79902

(915) 219-4100

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi

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

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 Star Behavioral Health, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC is 1972146496. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2019.

Where is Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC located?

Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC is located at 550 N. Peyton Rd. Ste. 105, El Paso, TX 79928. The listed phone number is (915) 490-3116.

What is Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC, in Mental Health Counselor, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatry. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Desert Star Behavioral Health, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Desert Star Behavioral Health, 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 Star Behavioral Health, LLC was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.