Physician Profile
Barbara Nickel Hamilton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hamilton
Based in Palm Springs, CA, Barbara Nickel Hamilton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Barbara graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) in 2008. According to Medicare claims data, Barbara cared for 707 Medicare patients across 789 services.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 778-5946
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
789 services · 707 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
28 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
17 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
341 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
79 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
46 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
34 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
28 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
28 |
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
23 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
18 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Palm Springs 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hamilton?
Dr. Hamilton is a diagnostic radiology in Palm Springs, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hamilton's address?
Dr. Hamilton is listed at 1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR DEPT OF RADIOLOGY, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hamilton?
The number on file is (760) 778-5946. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hamilton's NPI number?
Dr. Hamilton's National Provider Identifier is 1396982336. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hamilton train?
Dr. Hamilton attended Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc), graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hamilton been practicing?
Dr. Hamilton has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hamilton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hamilton performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hamilton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hamilton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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