Quick answers
- Does Wallace F. Goldban accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wallace F. Goldban 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 Wallace F. Goldban see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,446 Original Medicare patients and 36,958 services for Wallace F. Goldban. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wallace F. Goldban's NPI number?
- 1780872671. 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 Wallace F. Goldban, 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 | 1,446 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36,958 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg (J2403)28,800 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)2,834 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,029 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)589 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)575 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wallace F. Goldban is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite E130Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 776‑8600
- 72650 Fred Waring Dr, Suite 109Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 320‑8497
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wallace F. Goldban as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation5 clinicians in the group
- Desert Elite Eye Group Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Desert Ophthalmology Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780872671 |
| 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