Charu Patel, M.D.
NPI 1780644294 · Psychiatry Physician · Taunton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charu Patel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Taunton, MA (NPI 1780644294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780644294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53028 (MA)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
672 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 | 536 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 115 | $47 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 21 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$124 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 297 | 39 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 291 | 38 |
| Clozapine | 274 | 16 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 271 | 39 |
| Risperidone | 245 | 22 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 223 | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 216 | 25 |
| Olanzapine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 18 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)
- 680 Centre StBrockton, MA 02302-3308Phone: (508) 941-7228Fax: (508) 941-6401
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-27
- Last updated
- 2019-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charu Patel's NPI number?
- Charu Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780644294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charu Patel's specialty?
- Charu Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charu Patel located?
- Charu Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 60 Hodges Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780-0997.
- What is Charu Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charu Patel is (508) 977-3332.
- Does Charu Patel accept Medicare?
- Charu Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charu Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Charu Patel's NPI (1780644294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.