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Family Practice

Christopher J. Faux, MD

Sees patients in Palm Springs, CA · California

Summary

Christopher J. Faux, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. NPI 1831277433. 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 Christopher J. Faux, 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
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Desert Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Christopher J. Faux see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palm Springs, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher J. Faux's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher J. Faux accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. Faux 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 Christopher J. Faux?
(760) 323-8657, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher J. Faux's NPI number?
1831277433. 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 Christopher J. Faux is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Faux 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 schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831277433
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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