Hitendra Patel
NPI 1003897265 · Legal Medicine · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hitendra Patel is a Legal Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1003897265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003897265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Legal MedicineOther Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD056027L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
439 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 91 | $156 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 84 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $122 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 44 | $139 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 36 | $239 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 555 | 195 |
| Famotidine | 282 | 108 |
| Omeprazole | 257 | 91 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 221 | 209 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 65 | 37 |
| Lansoprazole | 64 | 16 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 57 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2021-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hitendra Patel's NPI number?
- Hitendra Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003897265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hitendra Patel's specialty?
- Hitendra Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Legal Medicine (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Hitendra Patel located?
- Hitendra Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 5200 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300.
- What is Hitendra Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hitendra Patel is (412) 621-7777.
- Does Hitendra Patel accept Medicare?
- Hitendra Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hitendra Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Hitendra Patel's NPI (1003897265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.