Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Sandy Islands, MS, MA, PHD

Individual provider Mental Health Counselor · NPI 1366676199

Dr. Sandy Islands, MS, MA, PHD is a Mental Health Counselor in Palm Desert, California. Qualified in 1979, 47 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California, Florida and Hawaii.

Years since qualifying
47
Licensed in
CA, FL, HI
In the registry since
2009
Specialties on file
5
What do these letters mean?
MS — Master of Science
A graduate science degree.
MA — Master of Arts
A graduate arts degree.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

38934 Desert Greens Dr E
Palm Desert, CA 92260-1417
Phone: (760) 565-3522
Fax: (760) 496-5872
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Specialties & licences

Mental Health Counselor (primary) Taxonomy 101YM0800X · Licence 1453 (CA)
Mental Health Counselor Taxonomy 101YM0800X · Licence MHC194 (HI)
Professional Counselor Taxonomy 101YP2500X · Licence 1453 (CA)
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor Taxonomy 101YA0400X · Licence CSAC 1454-09 (HI)
Mental Health Counselor Taxonomy 101YM0800X · Licence LMHC 1298 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1366676199
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MS , MA , PHD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMay 7, 2009
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 13, 2023
Certification dateFebruary 13, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1979 (47 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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