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General Surgery

Lydia J. Vaias, MD

Sees patients in Palm Springs, CA · Indio, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Lydia J. Vaias, MD is a general surgeon at 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite E317, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 621-0145. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1275681165. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite E317, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (760) 621‑0145
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: Temple University School Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lydia J. Vaias, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Lydia J. Vaias accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lydia J. Vaias accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Lydia J. Vaias's NPI number?
1275681165. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lydia J. Vaias is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lydia J. Vaias as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc204 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Palm Springs

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Other clinicians in Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275681165
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians