Vijay Patel, MD
NPI 1508250747 · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Patel, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1508250747).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508250747
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A172174 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
11 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$772 across 6 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
- 2015-03-25
- Last updated
- 2022-08-18
- Certified
- 2022-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Patel's NPI number?
- Vijay Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508250747, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Patel's specialty?
- Vijay Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Patel located?
- Vijay Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123-4232.
- What is Vijay Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Patel is (858) 309-7701.
- Does Vijay Patel accept Medicare?
- Vijay Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Patel's NPI (1508250747) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.