Quick answers
- Does Dustin T. Briggs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dustin T. Briggs 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Dustin T. Briggs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 494 Original Medicare patients and 1,526 services for Dustin T. Briggs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dustin T. Briggs's NPI number?
- 1295902492. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dustin T. Briggs, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 494 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,526 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)255 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)234 services
- Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance (0055T)151 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)131 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression32%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Dustin T. Briggs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dustin T. Briggs at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Dustin T. Briggs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 151 S Sunrise Way, 100 Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic CenterPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 568‑2684
- 45280 Seeley Dr Fl, 2 Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros HealthLa Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 568‑2684
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dustin T. Briggs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Orthopedic Center a Medical Group Inc49 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Orthopedic Center a Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295902492 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians