Krishna Patel, PA-C
NPI 1992037550 · Physician Assistant · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Patel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1992037550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992037550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA06002 (TX)
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
16 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
1,326 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 485 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 258 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 192 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 84 | $53 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 78 | $95 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 38 | 36 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 36 | 31 |
| Ketoconazole | 35 | 20 |
| Hydrocortisone | 24 | 24 |
| Mupirocin | 22 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | 11 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 12 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$397 across 13 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)
- 20911 Earl St Ste 310Torrance, CA 90503-4355Phone: (310) 370-9970
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-02-08
- Last updated
- 2025-04-23
- Certified
- 2025-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Patel's NPI number?
- Krishna Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992037550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Patel's specialty?
- Krishna Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Krishna Patel located?
- Krishna Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 640, Torrance, CA 90503-4524.
- What is Krishna Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Patel is (310) 543-4444.
- Does Krishna Patel accept Medicare?
- Krishna Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Patel's NPI (1992037550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.