Ekta Patel, MD
NPI 1568992477 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Vineland, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ekta Patel, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Vineland, NJ (NPI 1568992477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568992477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D91156 (MD)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,077 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 695 | $133 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 466 | $94 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 316 | $42 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 274 | $41 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 241 | $546 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 226 | $68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 504 | 170 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 184 | 82 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 169 | 59 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 154 | 105 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 146 | 97 |
| Timolol Maleate | 113 | 44 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$684 across 15 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
- 2017-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-10-14
- Certified
- 2022-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ekta Patel's NPI number?
- Ekta Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568992477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ekta Patel's specialty?
- Ekta Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ekta Patel located?
- Ekta Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 S Lincoln Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361-7802.
- What is Ekta Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ekta Patel is (856) 691-8188.
- Does Ekta Patel accept Medicare?
- Ekta Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ekta Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ekta Patel's NPI (1568992477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.