Catherine Brignoni, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Catherine Brignoni is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palm Desert, CA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Catherine Brignoni, M.D. in person in Palm Desert or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 2000, she brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke.
Older · 170dNPPES updated 2025-12-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202, Palm Desert, CA 92260-5013
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
486
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,749
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.53M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+60%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$73 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Catherine Brignoni's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 3, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2000)
Mailing address
Po Box 626, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-0626
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Catherine Brignoni
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Brignoni for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Palm Desert required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catherine Brignoni
NPI records show Dr. Brignoni as active with telehealth listed in Palm Desert, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 340-4300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine Brignoni
Practice Location
72670 Fred Waring Dr Ste 202, Palm Desert, CA 92260-5013
Mailing Address
Po Box 626, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-0626
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