Vivekkumar Patel, M.D.
NPI 1649531617 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivekkumar Patel, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1649531617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649531617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10043017 (TX)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
75 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 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $114 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,449 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 13 | $107 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 13 | $13 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 | $160 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$1,449 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$235 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-4951
- 7200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202Phone: (713) 798-1750Fax: (713) 798-4693
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-06
- Last updated
- 2024-04-04
- Certified
- 2024-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivekkumar Patel's NPI number?
- Vivekkumar Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649531617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivekkumar Patel's specialty?
- Vivekkumar Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivekkumar Patel located?
- Vivekkumar Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 17350 St Lukes Way Ste 330, The Woodlands, TX 77384-4103.
- What is Vivekkumar Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivekkumar Patel is (713) 798-7717.
- Does Vivekkumar Patel accept Medicare?
- Vivekkumar Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivekkumar Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivekkumar Patel's NPI (1649531617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.