Palak Patel, PA
NPI 1952641987 · Physician Assistant · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Palak Patel, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1952641987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952641987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9106926 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,618 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 267 | $78 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 215 | $2 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 141 | $38 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 129 | $55 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 153 | 149 |
| Ketoconazole | 149 | 84 |
| Metronidazole | 60 | 27 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 28 | 26 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 27 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 15 |
| Fluocinonide | 23 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$769 across 14 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 (3)
- 1950 Laurel Manor DrSuite 224The Villages, FL 32162-5603Phone: (352) 751-6565Fax: (352) 205-7777
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710-4000Phone: (919) 684-3432
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710-4000Phone: (919) 684-3432
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-02-28
- Last updated
- 2018-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palak Patel's NPI number?
- Palak Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952641987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Palak Patel's specialty?
- Palak Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Palak Patel located?
- Palak Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4656 40th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104.
- What is Palak Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Palak Patel is (701) 234-8860.
- Does Palak Patel accept Medicare?
- Palak Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Palak Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Palak Patel's NPI (1952641987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.