Kaushik Patel, M.D.
NPI 1649256843 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaushik Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1649256843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649256843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD071045L (PA)
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
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
6,053 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 Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 3,585 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 486 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 362 | $118 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 283 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 232 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 318 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,619 | 546 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,705 | 353 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,623 | 224 |
| Gabapentin | 1,552 | 242 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,358 | 278 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,288 | 251 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,889 across 96 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
- 2005-12-20
- Last updated
- 2021-08-02
- Certified
- 2021-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaushik Patel's NPI number?
- Kaushik Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649256843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaushik Patel's specialty?
- Kaushik Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaushik Patel located?
- Kaushik Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2409 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210-4503.
- What is Kaushik Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaushik Patel is (412) 886-9803.
- Does Kaushik Patel accept Medicare?
- Kaushik Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaushik Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaushik Patel's NPI (1649256843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.