Physician Profile
Oscar J. Paz-Altschul, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Paz-Altschul
Oscar J. Paz-Altschul, MD practices critical care (intensivists) in Palm Springs, CA. Oscar is also listed as specializing in trauma surgery. Medicare claims data shows Oscar provided 642 services to 500 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699792317.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 323-6316
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1150 N INDIAN CANYON DR
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
- Dangerous electrolyte imbalance
Brain & nerve
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sudden Muscle Weakness Crisis
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
- Collapsed lung
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe Blood Clot in Lung
- Severe Pneumonia
Digestive emergencies
- Severe internal bleeding
Environmental emergencies
- Heat stroke
- Smoke Inhalation
Heart & Circulation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Torn Aorta
Heart & vascular
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Infection & Sepsis
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Severe Allergic Shock
Infections
Injury & trauma
- Broken ribs
- Serious car crash injuries in child
Lung & breathing
- Critical COVID Complications
- Fluid in the Lungs
Medication reactions
- Severe Skin Peeling Reaction
Metabolic Emergencies
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- High Acid in Blood
Muscle & kidney
- Crush Injury
Organ Failure
- Acute kidney injury
- Multiple Organ Failure
- Severe Pancreatitis
- Sudden Liver Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
- Seizures During Pregnancy
Recovery
- Post-ICU Weakness
Substance emergencies
- Alcohol withdrawal
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
- Emergency surgical airway
Brain procedures
- Skull Bone Removal For Pressure Relief
Breathing support
- BiPAP therapy
- Breathing tube removal
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Oxygen therapy
Consultation & Recovery
- Family ICU Consultation and Goals of Care
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
Digestive procedures
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Emergency surgery
- Emergency Chest Opening for Trauma
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Early ICU Physical Rehab
Lab tests & monitoring
- Blood Gas Testing
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
- Emergency Clot-Busting Medication
Medications & Infusions
- Emergency Blood Transfusion
- ICU Sedation and Pain Relief
- IV Blood Pressure Support (Pressors)
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
- IV Nutrition For Preemies
Organ Support
Vascular Access
- Arterial catheter placement
- Central line placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
642 services · 500 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
20 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Ultrasound scan of chest | Imaging | 76604 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
249 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
81 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
71 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
50 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
47 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
34 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
27 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
24 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
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 critical cares in Palm Springs 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 1
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Paz-Altschul's specialty?
Dr. Paz-Altschul is a critical care (intensivists) in Palm Springs, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Paz-Altschul?
Dr. Paz-Altschul is listed at 1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Paz-Altschul?
The number on file is (760) 323-6316. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Paz-Altschul?
Dr. Paz-Altschul's National Provider Identifier is 1699792317. 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
What is Dr. Paz-Altschul's medical education?
Dr. Paz-Altschul attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Paz-Altschul have?
Dr. Paz-Altschul has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Paz-Altschul known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Paz-Altschul performs imaging including limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and ultrasound scan of chest, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Paz-Altschul's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Paz-Altschul. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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