Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nihal Patel, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (CMS: Hospitalist) · Hospitalist Physician · La Jolla, CA
- NPI 1265948061
- Accepts Medicare
- 6 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10666 N Torrey Pines RD
La Jolla, CA 920371027
(858) 554-3200 - Mailing address
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10790 Rancho Bernardo RD
San Diego, CA 921275705
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 7, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2020 — 6 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 390200000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A184033
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265948061. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
76
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,419
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 42 | 20 | $51 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 19 | 19 | $119 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $134 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 89. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nihal Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nihal Patel practices Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in La Jolla, CA.
Where does Dr. Nihal Patel practice?
Dr. Nihal Patel practices at 10666 N Torrey Pines RD, La Jolla, CA 920371027. Office phone: 8585543200.
What is Dr. Nihal Patel's NPI?
Dr. Nihal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265948061, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nihal Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nihal Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nihal Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.