Chirag Patel, MD
NPI 1205940392 · Ophthalmology Physician · Princeton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chirag Patel, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Princeton, NJ (NPI 1205940392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205940392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35877 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
6,229 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 | 1,739 | $44 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,563 | $130 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 934 | $138 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 560 | $86 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 478 | $41 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 459 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 56 | 40 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 28 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 | 14 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 13 | — |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 13 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 3 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
- 2006-08-18
- Last updated
- 2017-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chirag Patel's NPI number?
- Chirag Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205940392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chirag Patel's specialty?
- Chirag Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chirag Patel located?
- Chirag Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Ewing St, Princeton, NJ 08540-2757.
- What is Chirag Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chirag Patel is (609) 800-2393.
- Does Chirag Patel accept Medicare?
- Chirag Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chirag Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Chirag Patel's NPI (1205940392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.