Vinaychandra Patel, M.D.
NPI 1992797302 · Gastroenterology Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinaychandra Patel, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1992797302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992797302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J8081 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,304 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 | 539 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 169 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 157 | $110 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High RiskG0121 | 107 | $187 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 93 | $248 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 249 | 131 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 143 | 93 |
| Famotidine | 142 | 81 |
| Ursodiol | 62 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 62 | 32 |
| Spironolactone | 34 | 17 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,970 across 105 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2025-06-26
- Certified
- 2025-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinaychandra Patel's NPI number?
- Vinaychandra Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992797302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinaychandra Patel's specialty?
- Vinaychandra Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinaychandra Patel located?
- Vinaychandra Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Curie Dr, El Paso, TX 79902-2905.
- What is Vinaychandra Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinaychandra Patel is (915) 545-1252.
- Does Vinaychandra Patel accept Medicare?
- Vinaychandra Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinaychandra Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinaychandra Patel's NPI (1992797302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.