Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Punit Patel, D.O.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1629500608
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 140
Santa Cruz, CA 950651717
(831) 462-4444
fax (831) 462-4488
Mailing address
3400 Data Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 956707956

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 31, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A18911

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629500608. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,738
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,315
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 713 226 $82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 412 189 $123
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 142 83 $139
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 116 24 $1
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 101 100 $120
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 96 83 $180
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 32 32 $118
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 32 32 $78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $175
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 28 24 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 166. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $42.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
331
Patients
133
Total drug cost
$15,003
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 108 44 $2,771
Celecoxib Generic 54 14 $2,073
Baclofen Generic 49 20 $1,574
Trazodone Hcl Generic 26 17 $200
Pregabalin Generic 22 0 $348
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 18 0 $249
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 15 $319
Meloxicam Generic 14 0 $40
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 13 12 $95
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 11 $7,332

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Punit Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Punit Patel practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Punit Patel practice?
Dr. Punit Patel practices at 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 140, Santa Cruz, CA 950651717. Office phone: 8314624444.
What is Dr. Punit Patel's NPI?
Dr. Punit Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629500608, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Punit Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Punit Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Punit Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.