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Family Practice

Jeffrey D. Lawhead, MD

Sees patients in Palm Springs, CA · California

Summary

Jeffrey D. Lawhead, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. NPI 1679576706. 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 Jeffrey D. Lawhead, 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

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Desert Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Jeffrey D. Lawhead see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Jeffrey D. Lawhead's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Jeffrey D. Lawhead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey D. Lawhead 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 Jeffrey D. Lawhead?
(760) 323-8657, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Jeffrey D. Lawhead's NPI number?
1679576706. 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 Jeffrey D. Lawhead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey D. Lawhead as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Desert Medical Group Inc74 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Palm Springs

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679576706
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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