Dhruv Patel
NPI 1518353424 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · East Brunswick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nuclear Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dhruv Patel is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in East Brunswick, NJ (NPI 1518353424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518353424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA11004400 (NJ)
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
11 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
2,102 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 321 | $41 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 224 | $142 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 206 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 103 | $1,391 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 89 | $172 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 87 | $179 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 2 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
- 2015-04-08
- Last updated
- 2022-07-27
- Certified
- 2022-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhruv Patel's NPI number?
- Dhruv Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518353424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dhruv Patel's specialty?
- Dhruv Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dhruv Patel located?
- Dhruv Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 483 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816-3610.
- What is Dhruv Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dhruv Patel is (732) 390-0040.
- Does Dhruv Patel accept Medicare?
- Dhruv Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dhruv Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dhruv Patel's NPI (1518353424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.