Providers
160
Locations
23
Specialties
12
Insurance Plans
29
About First Choice Physician Partners
Background and practice information
First Choice Physician Partners is a large multi-specialty medical practice based in Palm Springs, CA, with 160 affiliated healthcare providers practicing across 23 locations.
The practice brings together providers across multiple specialties, including internal medicine, ophthalmology, general surgery, and physician assistant. Its providers are in-network with 29 insurance plans, though coverage varies by individual provider and should be confirmed before scheduling.
Across its providers, the practice has a solid average Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 80.0 out of 100, a quality measure published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Practice Locations
23 locations
First Choice Physician PartnersPrimary
1150 M INDIAN CANYON DR, Palm Springs, CA 922624872
(760) 323-6511
Modesto, CA
45 providers
Turlock, CA
26 providers
Long Beach, CA
17 providers
Rancho Mirage, CA
12 providers
Montebello, CA
12 providers
Placentia, CA
10 providers
San Luis Obispo, CA
9 providers
Van Nuys, CA
7 providers
Los Angeles, CA
6 providers
Santa Ana, CA
5 providers
Yucca Valley, CA
5 providers
Indio, CA
4 providers
Manteca, CA
4 providers
Huntington Park, CA
4 providers
South San Francisco, CA
3 providers
San Ramon, CA
3 providers
Templeton, CA
3 providers
Fountain Valley, CA
2 providers
La Quinta, CA
2 providers
El Monte, CA
1 provider
Murrieta, CA
1 provider
Joshua Tree, CA
1 provider
Affiliations
Hospitals where providers at First Choice Physician Partners hold admitting privileges
Insurance Networks
Accepted insurance plans and networks
First Choice Physician Partners accepts 122 plans from 15 insurers, including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare.
Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage filings (March 2026). Network participation may change — verify with the provider's office before scheduling.
Quality & Performance
Specialties at First Choice Physician Partners
Provider specialties represented at this practice
Healthcare Providers in Palm Springs
63 providers practice here
Anupam Sharma, MD
Anesthesiology · Telehealth
Palm Springs, CA
Pushpinder Guleria, MD
Endocrinology · Telehealth
Palm Springs, CA
Cecil Acosta, DO
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Malcolm Blake, MD
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Nykia Chichizola-peace, MD
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
David Gu, MD
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Richard Henderson
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Peter Kopelevich, MD
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Srinivas Sirimalle
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Kristina Tabila-guglielmi, MD
Family Practice
Palm Springs, CA
Luis Vera, MD
Family Practice · Telehealth
Palm Springs, CA
Jaron Butterfield, MD
General Surgery
Palm Springs, CA
Peter Jamieson, MD
General Surgery
Palm Springs, CA
Christopher Lutman, MD
Gynecological Oncology · Telehealth
Palm Springs, CA
Bland Ahmed, MD
Hospitalist
Palm Springs, CA
Abdallah Abusamrah Salaimeh, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Emad Bishay, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Siddhartha Chatterjee, DO
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Richard Ferreras, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Apollo Lester Gulle, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Waqas Khan, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Mai Ngan Lai, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Sam Lin, MD
Internal Medicine · Telehealth
Palm Springs, CA
Julie Lu, MD
Internal Medicine
Palm Springs, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about First Choice Physician Partners
How many providers are at First Choice Physician Partners?
First Choice Physician Partners has 160 affiliated healthcare providers across 23 locations. You can browse the full provider roster, with specialties and locations, on this page.
What specialties does First Choice Physician Partners offer?
The practice includes providers in internal medicine, ophthalmology, general surgery, and physician assistant, among others. Use the specialty filter on the provider list to find a specific type of provider.
What insurance does First Choice Physician Partners accept?
Providers at First Choice Physician Partners are collectively in-network with 29 insurance plans. Acceptance varies by individual provider, so confirm your specific plan with the office before your visit.
Does First Choice Physician Partners have a quality rating?
The practice's providers have an average MIPS quality score of 80.0 out of 100, based on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. MIPS measures performance across quality, cost, care coordination, and use of health technology.
Where is First Choice Physician Partners located?
First Choice Physician Partners's primary location is in Palm Springs, CA, with 22 additional locations listed on this page. See the contact section for the full address and phone number.
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