Dinesh Patel, M.D.
NPI 1982892386 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinesh Patel, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1982892386).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982892386
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A48975 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 13 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 17 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 16 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 across 1 record (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
- 2007-10-10
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinesh Patel's NPI number?
- Dinesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982892386, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinesh Patel's specialty?
- Dinesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinesh Patel located?
- Dinesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9900 Talbert Ave # 203, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-5153.
- What is Dinesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinesh Patel is (714) 378-7010.
- Does Dinesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Dinesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinesh Patel's NPI (1982892386) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.