Carol Engel, FNP
NPI 1255374245 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Joshua Tree, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Engel, FNP is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Joshua Tree, CA (NPI 1255374245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255374245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1448 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 185 | 176 |
| Azithromycin | 143 | 141 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 67 | 65 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 61 | 60 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 46 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 45 | 43 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2011-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Engel's NPI number?
- Carol Engel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255374245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Engel's specialty?
- Carol Engel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Engel located?
- Carol Engel's practice location on file with NPPES is Hi-Desert Medical Center, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.
- What is Carol Engel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Engel is (760) 366-2711.
- Does Carol Engel accept Medicare?
- Carol Engel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Engel's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Engel's NPI (1255374245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.