Nimesh Patel, MD
NPI 1588643779 · Legal Medicine · Astoria, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nimesh Patel, MD is a Legal Medicine provider in Astoria, NY (NPI 1588643779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588643779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Legal MedicineOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 226322 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
4,764 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 | 2,465 | $86 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 679 | $384 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 371 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 328 | $143 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 251 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 402 | 139 |
| Losartan Potassium | 328 | 112 |
| Calcitriol | 314 | 81 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 305 | 88 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 197 | 75 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 190 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$852 across 38 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
- 2006-01-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nimesh Patel's NPI number?
- Nimesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588643779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nimesh Patel's specialty?
- Nimesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Legal Medicine (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Nimesh Patel located?
- Nimesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3415 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106-1450.
- What is Nimesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nimesh Patel is (718) 932-9070.
- Does Nimesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Nimesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nimesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nimesh Patel's NPI (1588643779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.