Umesh Patel, MD, FACC
NPI 1629070826 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Umesh Patel, MD, FACC is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1629070826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629070826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, FACC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07406R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
1,497 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 197 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 195 | $152 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 114 | $41 |
| Heart Rhythm Recording Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days93242 | 106 | $8 |
| Heart Rhythm Review, and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days93244 | 106 | $20 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 106 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 416 | 114 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 395 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 341 | 89 |
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | 265 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 210 | 50 |
| Ranolazinebrand: Ranolazine Er | 207 | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$825 across 39 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
- 2005-06-01
- Last updated
- 2021-01-05
- Certified
- 2021-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Umesh Patel's NPI number?
- Umesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629070826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Umesh Patel's specialty?
- Umesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Umesh Patel located?
- Umesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 39 Starbrush Cir, Covington, LA 70433-7304.
- What is Umesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Umesh Patel is (985) 871-4155.
- Does Umesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Umesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Umesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Umesh Patel's NPI (1629070826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.