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Desert Hand and Plastic Surgery PC

Plastic Surgery Physician in Palm Desert, CA · enumerated 2014 · authorized official David Bowen, Ceo/Surgeon.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1174949945

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Desert Hand and Plastic Surgery PC
Practice address 72650 Fred Waring Dr, Suite 109, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Phone (760) 837-7200
Fax (760) 837-7201
Enumeration date Mar 17, 2014
Last updated in NPPES Mar 11, 2016

Taxonomy & classification

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A60193 (CA) Secondary
208200000X Plastic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A60193 (CA) Primary

Authorized official

Name David Bowen
Title Ceo/Surgeon
Phone (760) 837-7200

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the authorized official for Desert Hand and Plastic Surgery PC?
NPPES lists David Bowen (Ceo/Surgeon) as the authorized official for this organization.
What is the NPI number for Desert Hand and Plastic Surgery PC?
The NPI for Desert Hand and Plastic Surgery PC is 1174949945, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2016-03-11.