Paul Duncan Boyd, FNP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Paul Duncan Boyd is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Palm Springs, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Paul Duncan Boyd, FNP runs an independent gerontology nurse practitioner practice in Palm Springs, CA. He has been in practice for 10+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1845dNPPES updated 2021-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
255 N El Cielo Rd Ste C-300, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6992
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.01%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
10.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
220
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
746
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,537
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $540k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$913 received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Paul Duncan Boyd's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Mailing address
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 210, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4426
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191320
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Duncan Boyd for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palm Springs 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 Paul Duncan Boyd
NPI records show Dr. Boyd as active with telehealth listed in Palm Springs, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 674-3344.
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 Paul Duncan Boyd
Practice Location
255 N El Cielo Rd Ste C-300, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6992
Mailing Address
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 210, Palm Springs, CA 92262-4426
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