Robert Nelson, PH.D.
Robert Nelson, PH.D. is a provider specialising in Speech-Language Pathologist in Palm Desert, CA, registered under NPI 1003056870. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Palm Desert, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 3, 2026. Parking is available about 0.47 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Hotel Residence Inn Palm Desert 873 ft ~4 min
Hotel Courtyard Palm Desert 0.24 mi ~5 min
Parking 0.40 mi ~8 min
Parking 0.45 mi ~10 min
Parking 0.47 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| AU 626 | CA | Audiologist |
| SP 3204 | CA | Speech-Language Pathologist primary |
This provider holds licence AU 626 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Speech-Language Pathologist covers
The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 235Z00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231H00000X | Audiologist | AU 626 | CA | |
| 235Z00000X | Speech-Language Pathologist | SP 3204 | CA | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003056870 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Last updated | Mar 5, 2009 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | PH.D. |
| Practice address |
38620 DESERT MIRAGE DR Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-0060 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 |
Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.