Dakshesh Patel, MD
NPI 1720202278 · Specialist · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dakshesh Patel, MD is a Specialist provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1720202278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720202278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08229600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
7,000 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,350 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 1,252 | $189 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 1,230 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 783 | $17 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 666 | $178 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 711 | 207 |
| Memantine Hcl | 476 | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 307 | 102 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 300 | 82 |
| Levetiracetam | 295 | 70 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 234 | 74 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 187 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,445 across 82 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
- 2007-04-13
- Last updated
- 2022-06-06
- Certified
- 2022-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dakshesh Patel's NPI number?
- Dakshesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720202278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dakshesh Patel's specialty?
- Dakshesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Dakshesh Patel located?
- Dakshesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 20 Hospital Dr Ste 15, Toms River, NJ 08755-6434.
- What is Dakshesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dakshesh Patel is (732) 538-8100.
- Does Dakshesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Dakshesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dakshesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dakshesh Patel's NPI (1720202278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.