Quick answers
- Does Lucian Ghioalda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucian Ghioalda 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 Lucian Ghioalda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 456 Original Medicare patients and 1,625 services for Lucian Ghioalda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucian Ghioalda's NPI number?
- 1598915928. 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 Lucian Ghioalda, 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 | 456 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,625 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation and testing for balance with recording (92540)450 services
- Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day (95992)352 services
- Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears (92537)254 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)176 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)163 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucian Ghioalda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 71687 Hwy 111, Suite 101Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 340‑4566
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucian Ghioalda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Ear Nose and Throat Medical Group Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Ear Nose and Throat Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598915928 |
| 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