Akshay Patel, DO
NPI 1578689956 · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Wethersfield, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akshay Patel, DO is a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider in Wethersfield, CT (NPI 1578689956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578689956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56671 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) PhysicianPrimary207YX0007XLicense 56671 (CT)
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
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 203 | $94 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 110 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 94 | $133 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 93 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $174 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 28 | — |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 25 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 | 13 |
| Nystatin | 17 | 12 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 15 | — |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$69 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-21
- Last updated
- 2026-05-08
- Certified
- 2026-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akshay Patel's NPI number?
- Akshay Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578689956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akshay Patel's specialty?
- Akshay Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akshay Patel located?
- Akshay Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 988 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4227.
- What is Akshay Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akshay Patel is (860) 493-1950.
- Does Akshay Patel accept Medicare?
- Akshay Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akshay Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Akshay Patel's NPI (1578689956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.