Palak Patel, PA
NPI 1548726441 · Medical Physician Assistant · Berkeley Heights, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Palak Patel, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Berkeley Heights, NJ (NPI 1548726441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548726441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50.005890RX (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
559 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 | 127 | $108 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 63 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 37 | $10 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 35 | $5 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 34 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 137 | 68 |
| Prednisone | 130 | 65 |
| Meloxicam | 46 | 30 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 37 | 16 |
| Tofacitinib Citratebrand: Xeljanz Xr | 29 | — |
| Celecoxib | 23 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,249 across 66 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
- 2019-02-15
- Last updated
- 2024-09-04
- Certified
- 2024-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palak Patel's NPI number?
- Palak Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548726441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Palak Patel's specialty?
- Palak Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Palak Patel located?
- Palak Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2104.
- What is Palak Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Palak Patel is (908) 277-8640.
- Does Palak Patel accept Medicare?
- Palak Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Palak Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Palak Patel's NPI (1548726441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.