Chirag Patel, MD
NPI 1740403765 · Family Medicine Physician · Lafayette, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chirag Patel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, IN (NPI 1740403765).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740403765
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01066732A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 | 194 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 49 | $103 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 34 | $6 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 24 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 177 | 174 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 132 | 127 |
| Cephalexin | 106 | 101 |
| Baclofen | 44 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 30 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 29 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 407 N Meadow StOtterbein, IN 47970-8592Phone: (765) 583-4415Fax: (765) 583-2444
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-10
- Last updated
- 2026-06-03
- Certified
- 2026-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chirag Patel's NPI number?
- Chirag Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740403765, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chirag Patel's specialty?
- Chirag Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chirag Patel located?
- Chirag Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Walter Scholer Dr, Lafayette, IN 47909-6303.
- What is Chirag Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chirag Patel is (765) 448-8000.
- Does Chirag Patel accept Medicare?
- Chirag Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chirag Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Chirag Patel's NPI (1740403765) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.