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Optometry

Loretta L. De Koster, OD

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

Summary

Loretta L. De Koster, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Palm Springs, CA and Palm Desert, CA. NPI 1316028723. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Loretta L. De Koster, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
33Years since medical school (graduated 1993)
Illinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Desert Ophthalmology Medical CorporationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Loretta L. De Koster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Palm Springs, CA and Palm Desert, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Loretta L. De Koster's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Loretta L. De Koster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Loretta L. De Koster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Loretta L. De Koster?
(760) 776-8600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Loretta L. De Koster's NPI number?
1316028723. 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 Loretta L. De Koster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Loretta L. De Koster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation5 clinicians in the group
  • Desert Elite Eye Group Inc4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Palm Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1993
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316028723
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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