Vijay Patel, M.D.
NPI 1538250980 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Dimas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Dimas, CA (NPI 1538250980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538250980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A48976 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
427 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 | 328 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $98 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 39 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 125 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 310 | 81 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 264 | 30 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 213 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 204 | 53 |
| Metformin Hcl | 182 | 50 |
| Gabapentin | 175 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 611 S 1st AveArcadia, CA 91006-6152Phone: (626) 446-8818
- 315 N 3rd Ave Ste 207Covina, CA 91723-1917Phone: (626) 967-4469
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-02
- Certified
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Patel's NPI number?
- Vijay Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538250980, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Patel located?
- Vijay Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1125 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773-4400.
- What is Vijay Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Patel is (995) 929-9778.
- 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 (1538250980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.