Viralkumar Patel, MD
NPI 1699898981 · Gastroenterology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viralkumar Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1699898981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699898981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9421 (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
19 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
678 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 143 | $71 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 107 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $126 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 85 | $237 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 222 | 83 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 63 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 31 | 30 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 22 | 21 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 19 | — |
| Famotidine | 18 | — |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,789 across 97 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
- 2007-04-09
- Last updated
- 2020-09-21
- Certified
- 2020-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viralkumar Patel's NPI number?
- Viralkumar Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699898981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viralkumar Patel's specialty?
- Viralkumar Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viralkumar Patel located?
- Viralkumar Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 710, Dallas, TX 75231-4427.
- What is Viralkumar Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viralkumar Patel is (214) 368-6707.
- Does Viralkumar Patel accept Medicare?
- Viralkumar Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viralkumar Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Viralkumar Patel's NPI (1699898981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.