Vijay Patel, M.D.
NPI 1922045590 · Internal Medicine Physician · Matawan, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Matawan, NJ (NPI 1922045590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922045590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA07517100 (NJ)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,127 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,229 | $68 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,178 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 766 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 706 | $140 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Hydration, Each Additional Hour96361 | 290 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 163 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,021 | 286 |
| Omeprazole | 792 | 233 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 735 | 196 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 638 | 227 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 582 | 155 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 557 | 160 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 8 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
- 2006-06-01
- Last updated
- 2021-03-15
- Certified
- 2021-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Patel's NPI number?
- Vijay Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922045590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Patel's specialty?
- Vijay Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Patel located?
- Vijay Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 246 State Route 34, Matawan, NJ 07747-2180.
- What is Vijay Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Patel is (732) 952-3800.
- Does Vijay Patel accept Medicare?
- Vijay Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Patel's NPI (1922045590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.