Tapan Patel, MD, PHD
NPI 1174919906 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Wyomissing, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tapan Patel, MD, PHD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Wyomissing, PA (NPI 1174919906).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174919906
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD473471 (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,642 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,123 | $39 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,217 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 988 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 614 | $126 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 398 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 110 | $124 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 181 | 142 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 111 | 98 |
| Ofloxacin | 79 | 74 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 57 | 32 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 43 | 28 |
| Latanoprost | 42 | 22 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 23 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$833 across 38 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 293 Armand Hammer BlvdPottstown, PA 19464-7002Phone: (610) 327-8528Fax: (610) 327-4155
- 1494 Route 61 Hwy S Ste 100Pottsville, PA 17901-8404Phone: (570) 621-5690Fax: (570) 622-9285
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-08
- Last updated
- 2023-06-23
- Certified
- 2023-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tapan Patel's NPI number?
- Tapan Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174919906, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tapan Patel's specialty?
- Tapan Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tapan Patel located?
- Tapan Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Granite Point Dr Ste 100, Wyomissing, PA 19610-1992.
- What is Tapan Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tapan Patel is (610) 378-1344.
- Does Tapan Patel accept Medicare?
- Tapan Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tapan Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Tapan Patel's NPI (1174919906) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.