Quick answers
- Does Michelle F. Benoit accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle F. Benoit 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 Michelle F. Benoit see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 16 services for Michelle F. Benoit. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle F. Benoit's NPI number?
- 1831224369. 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 Michelle F. Benoit, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Hospitals where Michelle F. Benoit works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle F. Benoit 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.
- Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle F. Benoit is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite W201Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 416‑4511
- 47111 Monroe StIndio, CA 92201 (760) 347‑6191
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle F. Benoit as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Choice Physician Partners127 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Choice Physician Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831224369 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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