Bakul Patel, MD
NPI 1295881894 · Neurology Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bakul Patel, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1295881894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295881894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01052484A (IN)
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
19 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
378 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 211 | $172 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 107 | $212 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 31 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$212 (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 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 400 | 126 |
| Memantine Hcl | 365 | 131 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 247 | 91 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 213 | 83 |
| Levetiracetam | 197 | 51 |
| Primidone | 154 | 59 |
| Pregabalin | 141 | 48 |
| Propranolol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,054 across 288 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)
- 654 Ellsworth StIndianapolis, IN 46202-6132Phone: (317) 690-2666
- 379 Dixmyth AveCincinnati, OH 45220-2475Phone: (513) 246-7000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-26
- Last updated
- 2025-08-25
- Certified
- 2025-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bakul Patel's NPI number?
- Bakul Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295881894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bakul Patel's specialty?
- Bakul Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bakul Patel located?
- Bakul Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6949 Good Samaritan Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45247-5204.
- What is Bakul Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bakul Patel is (513) 246-7000.
- Does Bakul Patel accept Medicare?
- Bakul Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bakul Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Bakul Patel's NPI (1295881894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.