Krista Patel
NPI 1609229715 · Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krista Patel is a Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1609229715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609229715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00819700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
913 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 773 | $119 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 87 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $136 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 14 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$136 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 64 | 61 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 61 | 51 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 47 | 46 |
| Mupirocin | 45 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 | 36 |
| Clotrimazole | 27 | 27 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 23 | 23 |
| Ibuprofen | 22 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$647 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2740 Fulton Ave Ste 220Sacramento, CA 95821-5186Phone: (908) 663-2929Fax: (908) 934-9564
- 1324 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805-4543Phone: (863) 687-1100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-13
- Last updated
- 2026-05-18
- Certified
- 2026-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krista Patel's NPI number?
- Krista Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609229715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krista Patel's specialty?
- Krista Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Krista Patel located?
- Krista Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 7000 Fannin St # 1200, Houston, TX 77030-5400.
- What is Krista Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krista Patel is (713) 500-4472.
- Does Krista Patel accept Medicare?
- Krista Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krista Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Krista Patel's NPI (1609229715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.