Visal Patel, M.D.
NPI 1073872826 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Visal Patel, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1073872826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073872826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A147037 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
463 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 36 | $43 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 34 | $30 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 30 | $161 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 24 | $328 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 24 | $70 |
| 3d Radiographic Procedure76376 | 23 | $10 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$372 across 6 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
- 2012-05-15
- Last updated
- 2017-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Visal Patel's NPI number?
- Visal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073872826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Visal Patel's specialty?
- Visal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Visal Patel located?
- Visal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1810.
- What is Visal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Visal Patel is (858) 565-9666.
- Does Visal Patel accept Medicare?
- Visal Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Visal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Visal Patel's NPI (1073872826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.