Quick answers
- Does Heather Jones-Gochis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather Jones-Gochis 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 Heather Jones-Gochis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 770 services for Heather Jones-Gochis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather Jones-Gochis's NPI number?
- 1548322845. 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 Heather Jones-Gochis, 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 770 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)325 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)45 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)38 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)35 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety29%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather Jones-Gochis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 275 N El Cielo RdPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323‑8657
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather Jones-Gochis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Medical Group Inc74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548322845 |
| 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
- 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