Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Alka Patel, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Plainfield, NJ
- NPI 1790804201
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1700 Myrtle Ave, 58
Plainfield, NJ 070631000
(908) 753-6401
fax (908) 226-6743 - Mailing address
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1 John Ochs CT
Saddle Brook, NJ 076635003
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 18, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #166476
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790804201. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
182
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,275
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 69 | $105 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 49 | 47 | $41 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 24 | 24 | $133 | |
87804 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | 22 | 11 | $16 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 14 | $148 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Plainfield Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
146
Patients
121
Total drug cost
$1,276
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Generic | 43 | 42 | $179 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 25 | 24 | $31 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 19 | 19 | $439 |
| Tobramycin | Generic | 15 | 14 | $113 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $305 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $41 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 11 | 11 | $49 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $119 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Alka Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Alka Patel practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Plainfield, NJ.
Where does Dr. Alka Patel practice?
Dr. Alka Patel practices at 1700 Myrtle Ave, Plainfield, NJ 070631000. Office phone: 9087536401.
What is Dr. Alka Patel's NPI?
Dr. Alka Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790804201, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alka Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alka Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alka Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (HCPCS 87811); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.