Babu Patel, MD
NPI 1689654220 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Babu Patel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1689654220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689654220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 208536 (NY)
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
174 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$104 (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 · 175 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,083 | 226 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 861 | 158 |
| Omeprazole | 756 | 123 |
| Losartan Potassium | 741 | 158 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 637 | 119 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 592 | 103 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$266 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2025-02-03
- Certified
- 2025-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Babu Patel's NPI number?
- Babu Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689654220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Babu Patel's specialty?
- Babu Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Babu Patel located?
- Babu Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1963a Daly Ave, Bronx, NY 10460-2803.
- What is Babu Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Babu Patel is (718) 991-8300.
- Does Babu Patel accept Medicare?
- Babu Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Babu Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Babu Patel's NPI (1689654220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.