Vinod Patwa, M.D.
NPI 1609811132 · Psychiatry Physician · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinod Patwa, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1609811132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609811132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME107977 (FL)
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
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
856 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 630 | $145 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 151 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 56 | $183 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 45 Minutes90836 | 19 | $82 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$183 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 173 | 55 |
| Aripiprazole | 148 | 55 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 145 | 48 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 109 | 41 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 108 | 38 |
| Clonazepam | 91 | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2022-09-08
- Certified
- 2022-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinod Patwa's NPI number?
- Vinod Patwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609811132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinod Patwa's specialty?
- Vinod Patwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinod Patwa located?
- Vinod Patwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221.
- What is Vinod Patwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinod Patwa is (760) 837-8767.
- Does Vinod Patwa accept Medicare?
- Vinod Patwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinod Patwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinod Patwa's NPI (1609811132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.