Punit Patel, D.O.
NPI 1629500608 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Punit Patel, D.O. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1629500608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629500608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A18911 (CA)
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
9 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
3,306 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 | 1,671 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 690 | $185 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 498 | $126 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 233 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 214 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$185 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 34 | 32 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 29 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 23 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 21 | 19 |
| Furosemide | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 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
- 2017-03-30
- Last updated
- 2021-08-31
- Certified
- 2021-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Punit Patel's NPI number?
- Punit Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629500608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Punit Patel's specialty?
- Punit Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Punit Patel located?
- Punit Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 140, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1717.
- What is Punit Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Punit Patel is (831) 462-4444.
- Does Punit Patel accept Medicare?
- Punit Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Punit Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Punit Patel's NPI (1629500608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.