Bhavik Patel, M.D.
NPI 1659588424 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Waterloo, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhavik Patel, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Waterloo, IA (NPI 1659588424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659588424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6967357-8905 (UT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
495 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 131 | $154 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 72 | $1,574 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 59 | $646 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 42 | $120 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 41 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 28 | $466 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,457 across 64 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 (1)
- 11700 W 2nd PlSt Anthony Medical Plaza 2, Suite 280Lakewood, CO 80228-1704Phone: (720) 321-8680Fax: (720) 321-8681
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2021-10-01
- Certified
- 2021-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhavik Patel's NPI number?
- Bhavik Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659588424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhavik Patel's specialty?
- Bhavik Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhavik Patel located?
- Bhavik Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703.
- What is Bhavik Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhavik Patel is (319) 235-3941.
- Does Bhavik Patel accept Medicare?
- Bhavik Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhavik Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhavik Patel's NPI (1659588424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.