Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.
NPI 1144343310 · Dermatology Physician · La Quinta, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. is a Dermatology Physician organization in La Quinta, CA (NPI 1144343310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144343310
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Ruth Vanderplas, President(760) 777-7993
- License
- A88507 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-10
- Last updated
- 2022-08-19
- Certified
- 2022-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s NPI number?
- Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144343310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.?
- Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. is classified in the NPPES registry as Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. located?
- Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 47647 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253-9998.
- What is Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. is (760) 777-7993.
- Does Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. accept Medicare?
- Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc. is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.?
- The authorized official listed on Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s NPPES record is Ruth Vanderplas, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s NPI active?
- Yes — Desert Dermaesthetics, Inc.'s NPI (1144343310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.