Bakul Patel
NPI 1710932751 · Family Medicine Physician · Foothill Ranch, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bakul Patel is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Foothill Ranch, CA (NPI 1710932751).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710932751
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A045267 (CA)
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
388 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 288 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $99 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 | $35 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 14 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$136 (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 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 206 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 157 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium | 155 | 45 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 117 | 37 |
| Simvastatin | 101 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 97 | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2017-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bakul Patel's NPI number?
- Bakul Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710932751, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bakul Patel's specialty?
- Bakul Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bakul Patel located?
- Bakul Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 26740 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610.
- What is Bakul Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bakul Patel is (949) 588-9293.
- Does Bakul Patel accept Medicare?
- Bakul Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bakul Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Bakul Patel's NPI (1710932751) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.