Mark Bouffard, M.D.
NPI 1528168622 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Bouffard, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1528168622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528168622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A89206 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,272 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 766 | $137 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 82 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $180 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 65 | $128 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 42 | $221 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 267 | 58 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 196 | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 123 | 26 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 82 | 14 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 73 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 70 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,156 across 41 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-25
- Last updated
- 2019-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Bouffard's NPI number?
- Mark Bouffard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528168622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Bouffard's specialty?
- Mark Bouffard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Bouffard located?
- Mark Bouffard's practice location on file with NPPES is 72650 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260-5006.
- What is Mark Bouffard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Bouffard is (760) 776-7999.
- Does Mark Bouffard accept Medicare?
- Mark Bouffard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Bouffard's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Bouffard's NPI (1528168622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.