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Neurosurgery

Tiffany J. Avila Powell, MD

Works at hospitals in Palm Springs, CA · Joshua Tree, CA · Brawley, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Tiffany J. Avila Powell, MD is a neurosurgeon at 1150 M Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 323-6511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tiffany J. Avila Powell had 54 Original Medicare patients and 85 services. NPI 1528275864. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tiffany J. Avila Powell, 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 Tiffany J. Avila Powell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tiffany J. Avila Powell 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 Tiffany J. Avila Powell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 85 services for Tiffany J. Avila Powell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tiffany J. Avila Powell's NPI number?
1528275864. 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 Tiffany J. Avila Powell, 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 patients54
Services billed to Medicare85
Different services or procedures17
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)42 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%
  • Arthritis72%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke65%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Anxiety41%

Hospitals where Tiffany J. Avila Powell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tiffany J. Avila Powell 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tiffany J. Avila Powell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tiffany J. Avila Powell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group
  • First Choice Physician Partners127 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Palm Springs

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

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Other clinicians in Providence Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528275864
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians