Dilip Patel, M.D.
NPI 1437177425 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dilip Patel, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1437177425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437177425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 113684 (NY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,658 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 685 | $84 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 469 | $15 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 195 | $38 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 117 | $121 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 59 | $35 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 44 | $33 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 665 | 197 |
| Timolol Maleate | 219 | 73 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 174 | 47 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 80 | 40 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 74 | 22 |
| Travoprost | 63 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 60 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$698 across 13 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2017-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dilip Patel's NPI number?
- Dilip Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437177425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dilip Patel's specialty?
- Dilip Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dilip Patel located?
- Dilip Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 65 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14225-1021.
- What is Dilip Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dilip Patel is (716) 837-1090.
- Does Dilip Patel accept Medicare?
- Dilip Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dilip Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dilip Patel's NPI (1437177425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.