Vijaykumar Patel, MD
NPI 1558343434 · Gastroenterology Physician · Ooltewah, TN
Vijaykumar Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Ooltewah, TN (NPI 1558343434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558343434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33175 (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
20 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
1,043 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 191 | $33 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 121 | $236 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 110 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $86 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 70 | $174 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 320 | 113 |
| Famotidine | 258 | 79 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 112 | 111 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 107 | 40 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 98 | 97 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 85 | 84 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$632 across 34 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
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2024-11-01
- Certified
- 2024-11-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaykumar Patel's NPI number?
- Vijaykumar Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558343434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaykumar Patel's specialty?
- Vijaykumar Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaykumar Patel located?
- Vijaykumar Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9711 Mountain Lake Dr, Ooltewah, TN 37363-6270.
- What is Vijaykumar Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaykumar Patel is (423) 238-4622.
- Is Vijaykumar Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaykumar Patel's NPI (1558343434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.