Joel Hirschberg, MD
NPI 1962474650 · Internal Medicine Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Hirschberg, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1962474650).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962474650
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G40006 (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
20 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
1,442 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 | 965 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 266 | $66 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 115 | $79 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 28 | $49 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 26 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 309 | 112 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 271 | 60 |
| Methylprednisolone | 94 | 60 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 82 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 54 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 14 |
| Leflunomide | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$147 across 7 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
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2014-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Hirschberg's NPI number?
- Joel Hirschberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962474650, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Hirschberg's specialty?
- Joel Hirschberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Hirschberg located?
- Joel Hirschberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
- What is Joel Hirschberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Hirschberg is (760) 340-6660.
- Does Joel Hirschberg accept Medicare?
- Joel Hirschberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Hirschberg's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Hirschberg's NPI (1962474650) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.