Dinesh Patel, M.D
NPI 1427050772 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinesh Patel, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1427050772).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427050772
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F6068 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 32 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 14 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | — |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Glipizide | 18 | — |
| Gemfibrozil | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2020-01-22
- Certified
- 2020-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinesh Patel's NPI number?
- Dinesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427050772, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinesh Patel's specialty?
- Dinesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinesh Patel located?
- Dinesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 W 18th St Ste 300, Houston, TX 77008-1289.
- What is Dinesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinesh Patel is (713) 426-0027.
- Does Dinesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Dinesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinesh Patel's NPI (1427050772) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.