Barbara Comess, MD
NPI 1396739090 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Comess, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1396739090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396739090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G52079 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,109 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 882 | $37 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 164 | $27 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 138 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 126 | $12 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 125 | $27 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 111 | $75 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-08
- Last updated
- 2024-01-04
- Certified
- 2024-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Comess's NPI number?
- Barbara Comess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396739090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Comess's specialty?
- Barbara Comess is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Comess located?
- Barbara Comess's practice location on file with NPPES is 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221.
- What is Barbara Comess's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Comess is (760) 340-3911.
- Does Barbara Comess accept Medicare?
- Barbara Comess is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Comess's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Comess's NPI (1396739090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.