Bijal Patel, M.D.
NPI 1639266026 · Nephrology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bijal Patel, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1639266026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639266026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74638 (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
19 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
180 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 | 86 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $136 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$136 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 45 | 16 |
| Bumetanide | 35 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 34 | 11 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 31 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | — |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 28 | — |
| Prednisone | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$539 across 13 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
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2021-01-26
- Certified
- 2021-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bijal Patel's NPI number?
- Bijal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639266026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bijal Patel's specialty?
- Bijal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bijal Patel located?
- Bijal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 8010 Frost St Ste 510, San Diego, CA 92123-4284.
- What is Bijal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bijal Patel is (858) 637-4700.
- Does Bijal Patel accept Medicare?
- Bijal Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bijal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Bijal Patel's NPI (1639266026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.