Paula Lidestri, MD
NPI 1053405712 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paula Lidestri, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1053405712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053405712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35086210 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
605 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 497 | $79 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 62 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 46 | $130 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$130 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 18 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 14 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 12 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2288 Auburn BlvdSuite 106Sacramento, CA 95821-1618Phone: (916) 568-8338Fax: (916) 925-3985
- 105 Marys AveKingston, NY 12401-5848Phone: (845) 338-4237Fax: (845) 334-3059
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2018-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paula Lidestri's NPI number?
- Paula Lidestri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053405712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paula Lidestri's specialty?
- Paula Lidestri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paula Lidestri located?
- Paula Lidestri's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
- What is Paula Lidestri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paula Lidestri is (760) 323-6511.
- Does Paula Lidestri accept Medicare?
- Paula Lidestri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paula Lidestri's NPI active?
- Yes — Paula Lidestri's NPI (1053405712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.