Switu Patel
NPI 1902649031 · Physician Assistant · Colonial Heights, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Switu Patel is a Physician Assistant provider in Colonial Heights, VA (NPI 1902649031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902649031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
137 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 | 91 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $75 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 22 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$106 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 77 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 52 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 52 | 44 |
| Allopurinol | 29 | 24 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 28 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 | 18 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 16 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$763 across 34 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)
- 357 Windigrove DrWaynesboro, VA 22980-7493Phone: (804) 332-1608
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-06-17
- Last updated
- 2025-03-04
- Certified
- 2025-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Switu Patel's NPI number?
- Switu Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902649031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Switu Patel's specialty?
- Switu Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Switu Patel located?
- Switu Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Dunlop Vlg, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-1764.
- What is Switu Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Switu Patel is (804) 526-6062.
- Does Switu Patel accept Medicare?
- Switu Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Switu Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Switu Patel's NPI (1902649031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.