Atul Patel, M.D.
NPI 1740321884 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Oakland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Atul Patel, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Oakland, CA (NPI 1740321884).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740321884
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A80626 (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
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
368 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 81 | $247 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 50 | $260 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $146 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $185 |
| Fusion of Upper Spine Bone With Removal of Disc and Release of Spinal Cord Or Nerve, Each Additional Disc |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,934 across 31 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
- 2007-02-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Atul Patel's NPI number?
- Atul Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740321884, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Atul Patel's specialty?
- Atul Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Atul Patel located?
- Atul Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602-1018.
- What is Atul Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Atul Patel is (510) 437-4289.
- Does Atul Patel accept Medicare?
- Atul Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Atul Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Atul Patel's NPI (1740321884) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.