Doctor Profile

Primary Care · Nurse Practitioner

Abner C. Vilches

NP · Nurse Practitioner · University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
1555 S PALM CANYON DR
BLDG C
Palm Springs, CA 92264
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 21 Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
21
Years Practicing
0
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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What Abner Vilches, NP Does

Abner Vilches, NPCMS has not published utilization data for Abner Vilches, NP in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Abner Vilches, NP billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

CMS does not list any hospital affiliations for Abner Vilches, NP. This is common for office-based practitioners who don't admit patients to hospitals.

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Abner Vilches, NP practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Abner Vilches, NP offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1555 S PALM CANYON DR, BLDG C, Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: (760) 969-7770

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

31 min

Average commute time in this zip · 66% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

57.2561

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Other Primary Care Doctors near 92264, CA

If Abner Vilches, NP isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 92264, CA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Frank B. ArianGeneral Practice7371.0 mi
Soujanya MarupuruFamily Practice5881.0 mi
Clifton ColeFamily Practice871.1 mi
Roger T. BellamyPhysician Assistant2.9K1.2 mi
Matthew J. SmithPhysician Assistant3.7K1.2 mi
Christine M. FernandezPhysician Assistant3.0K1.2 mi

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Abner C. Vilches: Common Questions

Does Abner Vilches, NP accept Medicare?
Yes. Abner Vilches, NP is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Abner Vilches, NP depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 92264, CA →
Where is Abner Vilches, NP's office?
Abner Vilches, NP practices at 1555 S PALM CANYON DR, BLDG C, Palm Springs, CA 92264. Phone: (760) 969-7770.
What Medicare plans does Abner Vilches, NP accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (760) 969-7770 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 92264, CA to see available options.
Does Abner Vilches, NP offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Abner Vilches, NP as offering telehealth. Call the office at (760) 969-7770 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Abner Vilches, NP?
Abner Vilches, NP graduated in 2005 and has been practicing for approximately 21 years.
How do I know if Abner Vilches, NP is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (760) 969-7770 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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