Megha Patel, MD
NPI 1518498864 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Megha Patel, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1518498864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518498864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 91526 (GA)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,382 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 255 | $39 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 254 | $29 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 172 | $35 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 169 | $27 |
| Diagnostic Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Unilateral Or Bilateral (list Separately in Addition to 77065 Or 77066)G0279 | 158 | $27 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76642 | 111 | $34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1000 E Mountain BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027Phone: (570) 808-7779Fax: (570) 808-5390
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-19
- Certified
- 2025-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Megha Patel's NPI number?
- Megha Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518498864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Megha Patel's specialty?
- Megha Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Megha Patel located?
- Megha Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Megha Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Megha Patel is (717) 531-4935.
- Does Megha Patel accept Medicare?
- Megha Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Megha Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Megha Patel's NPI (1518498864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.