Vishal Patel, MD PHD
NPI 1518252196 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vishal Patel, MD PHD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1518252196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518252196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD491401 (PA)
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
15 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.
$463 across 4 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
- 2011-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-09-12
- Certified
- 2025-09-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vishal Patel's NPI number?
- Vishal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518252196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vishal Patel's specialty?
- Vishal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vishal Patel located?
- Vishal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 405, Allentown, PA 18103-6224.
- What is Vishal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vishal Patel is (610) 402-8420.
- Does Vishal Patel accept Medicare?
- Vishal Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vishal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vishal Patel's NPI (1518252196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.