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- 73255 El Paseo Ste 11, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About Dr. Torban
Based in Palm Desert, CA, Richard I. Torban, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. Richard graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 294 services to 118 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. NPI 1477563575 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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) 341-8878
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
73255 EL PASEO STE 11
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
Cognitive and adjustment
Eating, sleep, and somatic
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Illness anxiety disorder
Geriatric care
Mental Health
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
- Intellectual disability
- Autism
- Oppositional defiant disorder
Most searched conditions
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Substance-related and addictive
Addiction & Substance Use
Eating Disorders
Mood & Depression
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
Procedures & services
Advanced treatment
- Esketamine treatment
Assessment
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Suicide and safety risk assessment
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Addiction care
Addiction Medicine
- Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Management
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
- Psychiatric Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Inpatient care
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Interventional psychiatry
- Spravato Treatment
Psychotherapy
Sleep Medicine
Specialized care
Therapy
Therapy and care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
294 services · 118 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
169 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
109 | As often as other peers in Psychiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
16 | As often as other peers in Psychiatry |
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.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 psychiatrists in Palm Desert 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Torban?
Dr. Torban is a psychiatrist in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Torban's address?
Dr. Torban is listed at 73255 El Paseo Ste 11, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 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. Torban?
The number on file is (760) 341-8878. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Torban?
Dr. Torban's National Provider Identifier is 1477563575. 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. Torban train?
Dr. Torban attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Torban have?
Dr. Torban has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Torban perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Torban the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Torban's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Torban. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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