Sunit Patel, M.D.
NPI 1437184777 · Specialist · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunit Patel, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1437184777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437184777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A49191 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
6,239 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,882 | $129 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 423 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 416 | $167 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 412 | $59 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 324 | $41 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 314 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 700 | 158 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 421 | 150 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 286 | 93 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 141 | 34 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 137 | 31 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 133 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,357 across 98 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2013-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunit Patel's NPI number?
- Sunit Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437184777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunit Patel's specialty?
- Sunit Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Sunit Patel located?
- Sunit Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3389 G St Ste B, Merced, CA 95340-0964.
- What is Sunit Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunit Patel is (209) 384-9400.
- Does Sunit Patel accept Medicare?
- Sunit Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunit Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunit Patel's NPI (1437184777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.