Nehal Patel, MD
NPI 1174694079 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Nehal Patel, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1174694079).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174694079
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A75898 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
226 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Supervision of a Patient Under a Medicare-Approved Hospice (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Development And/Or Revision of Care Plans, Review of Subsequent Reports of PatienG0182 | 122 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $179 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 32 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $112–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 212 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 866 | 273 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 681 | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 629 | 187 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 549 | 158 |
| Omeprazole | 484 | 145 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 484 | 137 |
| Furosemide | 400 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2026-02-01
- Certified
- 2026-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nehal Patel's NPI number?
- Nehal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174694079, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nehal Patel's specialty?
- Nehal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nehal Patel located?
- Nehal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 23141 Verdugo Dr Ste 201, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1341.
- What is Nehal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nehal Patel is (949) 215-0000.
- Is Nehal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nehal Patel's NPI (1174694079) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.