Descanso Dermatology Medical Group
NPI 1538161757 · Dermatopathology Physician · La Canada, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Descanso Dermatology Medical Group is a Dermatopathology Physician organization in La Canada, CA (NPI 1538161757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538161757
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- John Honch, Partner(818) 790-6726
- License
- G40665 (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
21 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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2008-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's NPI number?
- Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538161757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Descanso Dermatology Medical Group?
- Descanso Dermatology Medical Group is classified in the NPPES registry as Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Descanso Dermatology Medical Group located?
- Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's practice location on file with NPPES is 1346 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011-2141.
- What is Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Descanso Dermatology Medical Group is (818) 790-6726.
- Does Descanso Dermatology Medical Group accept Medicare?
- Descanso Dermatology Medical Group 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 Descanso Dermatology Medical Group?
- The authorized official listed on Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's NPPES record is John Honch, Partner. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's NPI active?
- Yes — Descanso Dermatology Medical Group's NPI (1538161757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.