Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daren Kest, D.O.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA

  • NPI 1194787937
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
39000 Bob Hope Dr., Probst Bldg. Ste. 202
Rancho Mirage, CA 850168034
(760) 346-1788
fax (760) 346-1422
Mailing address
39000 Bob Hope Dr., Probst 202
Rancho Mirage, CA 922707018

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
California #22346 · Kentucky #02876 · Missouri #2012001378 · Arizona #008057
Medicaid
KY #64029382

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194787937. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$432
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 2 $228.75
Genzyme Corporation 1 $119.76
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $36.77
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $25.31
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $21.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$432

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
19
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$558
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azelastine Hcl Generic 19 0 $558

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Daren Kest's medical specialty?
Dr. Daren Kest practices Otolaryngology Physician in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Where does Dr. Daren Kest practice?
Dr. Daren Kest practices at 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA 850168034. Office phone: 7603461788.
What is Dr. Daren Kest's NPI?
Dr. Daren Kest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194787937, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daren Kest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daren Kest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.