Nihal Patel
NPI 1922341676 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihal Patel is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1922341676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922341676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD458196 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
665 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 | 155 | $121 |
| 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 | 105 | $16 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 77 | $202 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 48 | $153 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 107 | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 107 | 40 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 97 | 31 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 83 | 18 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 42 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Advair Hfa | 41 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$284 across 15 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)
- 833 Chestnut StSuite 701Philadelphia, PA 19107-4414Phone: (215) 955-6180Fax: (215) 955-6410
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-04-01
- Last updated
- 2022-10-03
- Certified
- 2022-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihal Patel's NPI number?
- Nihal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922341676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihal Patel's specialty?
- Nihal Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihal Patel located?
- Nihal Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103-6224.
- What is Nihal Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihal Patel is (610) 402-9116.
- Does Nihal Patel accept Medicare?
- Nihal Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihal Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihal Patel's NPI (1922341676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.