Tarak Patel, M.D.
NPI 1578751871 · Infectious Disease Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tarak Patel, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1578751871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578751871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43503 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,175 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 879 | $69 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 206 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 68 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 11 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 46 | 16 |
| Daptomycin | 43 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 42 | — |
| Meropenem | 33 | 13 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 18 | — |
| Cabotegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Cabenuva | 17 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 759 Old Norcross RdLawrenceville, GA 30046-4317Phone: (770) 995-0466Fax: (770) 995-0472
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-11
- Last updated
- 2024-08-29
- Certified
- 2024-08-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarak Patel's NPI number?
- Tarak Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578751871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tarak Patel's specialty?
- Tarak Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tarak Patel located?
- Tarak Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1224 Augusta West Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909-6582.
- What is Tarak Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tarak Patel is (706) 922-0191.
- Does Tarak Patel accept Medicare?
- Tarak Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tarak Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Tarak Patel's NPI (1578751871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.