Nilesh Patel, MD
NPI 1689638421 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nilesh Patel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1689638421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689638421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J9777 (TX)
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
9,429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,214 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 1,042 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,004 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,004 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 708 | $86 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 604 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 185 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 827 | 238 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 824 | 220 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 644 | 182 |
| Metformin Hcl | 625 | 180 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 571 | 172 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 538 | 110 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$525 across 31 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
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nilesh Patel's NPI number?
- Nilesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689638421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nilesh Patel's specialty?
- Nilesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nilesh Patel located?
- Nilesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9812 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79424-5781.
- What is Nilesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nilesh Patel is (806) 725-9900.
- Does Nilesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Nilesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nilesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nilesh Patel's NPI (1689638421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.