Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kunal Patel, MD, PHD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1447698642
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Duke Cancer Center, Thoracic Clinic, Clinic 3-2, 20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 668-6688
fax (919) 613-4082

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2023
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2023-02411

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447698642. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,456
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
United Therapeutics Corporation 4 $3,172.99
Paragonix Technologies, INC. 1 $138.89
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $86.61
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $57.99

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,780
Food and Beverage
$676

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kunal Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Kunal Patel practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Kunal Patel practice?
Dr. Kunal Patel practices at Duke Cancer Center, Thoracic Clinic, Clinic 3-2, Durham, NC 27710. Office phone: 9196686688.
What is Dr. Kunal Patel's NPI?
Dr. Kunal Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447698642, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kunal Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kunal Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.