Kush Patel, MD
NPI 1821550294 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cos Cob, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kush Patel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cos Cob, CT (NPI 1821550294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821550294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 82153 (CT)
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
7 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
604 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 | 116 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 94 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 69 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 35 | $21 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 242 | 170 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 183 | 135 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 161 | 122 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 139 | 94 |
| Metformin Hcl | 122 | 84 |
| Lisinopril | 110 | 78 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 3 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
- 2019-04-03
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kush Patel's NPI number?
- Kush Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821550294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kush Patel's specialty?
- Kush Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kush Patel located?
- Kush Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 06807-2600.
- What is Kush Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kush Patel is (203) 489-5442.
- Does Kush Patel accept Medicare?
- Kush Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kush Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kush Patel's NPI (1821550294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.