Vinita Patel, D.O.
NPI 1154594646 · Rheumatology Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinita Patel, D.O. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1154594646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154594646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 239644 (NY)
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
18 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
2,213 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 396 | $146 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 383 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 306 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 184 | $103 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation, High Sensitivity86141 | 124 | $13 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 334 | 87 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 137 | 50 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 134 | 30 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 126 | 29 |
| Allopurinol | 76 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 70 | 40 |
| Febuxostat | 57 | 13 |
| Celecoxib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,543 across 60 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
- 2008-04-07
- Last updated
- 2009-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinita Patel's NPI number?
- Vinita Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154594646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinita Patel's specialty?
- Vinita Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinita Patel located?
- Vinita Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3184 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458-1007.
- What is Vinita Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinita Patel is (347) 271-8903.
- Does Vinita Patel accept Medicare?
- Vinita Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinita Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinita Patel's NPI (1154594646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.