Lava Patel, MD
NPI 1982984977 · Surgery Physician · Perth Amboy, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lava Patel, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Perth Amboy, NJ (NPI 1982984977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982984977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125058737 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201-1718Phone: (847) 570-2461
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-22
- Last updated
- 2024-12-06
- Certified
- 2024-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lava Patel's NPI number?
- Lava Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982984977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lava Patel's specialty?
- Lava Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lava Patel located?
- Lava Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861-3654.
- What is Lava Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lava Patel is (732) 324-5075.
- Does Lava Patel accept Medicare?
- Lava Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lava Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Lava Patel's NPI (1982984977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.