Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nihal Patel, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Hartford, CT

  • NPI 1720375090
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
85 Seymour St Ste 1000
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 246-2571
fax (860) 246-3691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #60454

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720375090. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
368
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$47,631
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 101 68 $136
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 56 38 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 52 52 $137
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 41 41 $265
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $119
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 36 34 $94
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 18 18 $113
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 14 11 $1
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 11 11 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Hartford Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,577
Transactions
98
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 14 $352.68
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 12 $333.10
Abbvie INC. 14 $317.95
Janssen Biotech, INC. 11 $290.58
Lilly USA, LLC 8 $163.42
Qol Medical, LLC 2 $162.62
Gilead Sciences, INC. 2 $141.60
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 8 $135.53
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 6 $134.62
Ardelyx, INC. 7 $132.63
Genzyme Corporation 3 $85.65
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 3 $74.80
Braintree Laboratories, INC. 3 $52.38
Evoke Pharma, INC. 3 $49.52
Celgene Corporation 2 $44.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,483
Education
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
855
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$166,940
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 226 59 $4,023
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 116 36 $96,077
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 98 97 $7,715
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 81 30 $1,587
Famotidine Generic 74 25 $1,404
Sucralfate Generic 61 13 $8,162
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 45 45 $7,736
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 33 13 $858
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 24 0 $713
Lansoprazole Generic 23 0 $914

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nihal Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nihal Patel practices Gastroenterology Physician in Hartford, CT.
Where does Dr. Nihal Patel practice?
Dr. Nihal Patel practices at 85 Seymour St Ste 1000, Hartford, CT 06106. Office phone: 8602462571.
What is Dr. Nihal Patel's NPI?
Dr. Nihal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720375090, 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.