Viral Patel, MD
NPI 1124555008 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viral Patel, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1124555008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124555008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A191220 (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
9 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
213 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 75 | $33 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 29 | $15 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 29 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 26 | $230 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 25 | $1,657 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$392 across 7 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
- 2017-05-22
- Last updated
- 2023-11-02
- Certified
- 2023-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viral Patel's NPI number?
- Viral Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124555008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viral Patel's specialty?
- Viral Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viral Patel located?
- Viral Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3941 J St Ste 270, Sacramento, CA 95819-3633.
- What is Viral Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viral Patel is (916) 733-6850.
- Does Viral Patel accept Medicare?
- Viral Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viral Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Viral Patel's NPI (1124555008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.