Vanessa Guzman
Vanessa Guzman is a Physician Assistant based in Indio, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vanessa Guzman specializes in medical, serving patients in Indio, CA in independent practice. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Indio area. A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 157dNPPES updated 2025-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.19%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
478
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,374
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $157k
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.
$14 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 Vanessa Guzman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
8780 19th St # 300, Alta Loma, CA 91701-4608
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Vanessa Guzman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa Guzman for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Indio 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 Vanessa Guzman
NPI records show Dr. Guzman as active with telehealth listed in Indio, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (442) 224-6968.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vanessa Guzman
Practice Location
82151 Avenue 42 Ste 100, Indio, CA 92203-9313
Mailing Address
8780 19th St # 300, Alta Loma, CA 91701-4608
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