Nihal Patel, MD
NPI 1720375090 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hartford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihal Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hartford, CT (NPI 1720375090).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720375090
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 60454 (CT)
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
14 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
432 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 | 97 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 92 | $79 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 58 | $257 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 56 | $134 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 42 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 254 | 78 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 152 | 151 |
| Famotidine | 124 | 38 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 111 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 87 | 25 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 60 | 55 |
| Sucralfate | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,577 across 102 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
- 2011-07-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-17
- Certified
- 2021-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihal Patel's NPI number?
- Nihal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720375090, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihal Patel's specialty?
- Nihal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihal Patel located?
- Nihal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 Seymour St Ste 1000, Hartford, CT 06106.
- What is Nihal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihal Patel is (860) 246-2571.
- Does Nihal Patel accept Medicare?
- Nihal Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihal Patel's NPI (1720375090) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.