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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
- NPI 1174694079
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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23141 Verdugo Dr Ste 201
Laguna Hills, CA 926531341
(949) 215-0000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 1, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207QH0002X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A75898
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174694079. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
30
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,391
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G0182 |
Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patien | 30 | 11 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Laguna Hills Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,115
Patients
1,477
Total drug cost
$62,917
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 750 | 227 | $10,753 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 539 | 145 | $3,806 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 529 | 161 | $3,745 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 512 | 135 | $6,823 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 423 | 120 | $6,414 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 380 | 99 | $4,133 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 297 | 91 | $4,229 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 264 | 71 | $2,811 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 255 | 90 | $1,091 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 245 | 68 | $2,358 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nehal Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nehal Patel practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Nehal Patel practice?
Dr. Nehal Patel practices at 23141 Verdugo Dr Ste 201, Laguna Hills, CA 926531341. Office phone: 9492150000.
What is Dr. Nehal Patel's NPI?
Dr. Nehal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174694079, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nehal Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Nehal Patel does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Nehal Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Physician supervision of a patient under a medicare-approved hospice (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician development and/or revision of care plans, review of subsequent reports of patien (HCPCS G0182). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.