Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vinaychandra Patel, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Specialist · El Paso, TX

  • NPI 1992797302
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Curie Dr, Suite 5000
El Paso, TX 799022905
(915) 545-1252
fax (915) 545-1278

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2025
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J8081
Medicaid
TX #103153601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992797302. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,348
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$162,638
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 545 408 $86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 173 173 $107
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 165 162 $89
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 112 112 $241
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 98 98 $155
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 96 96 $177
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 60 60 $139
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 46 46 $172
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 22 $126
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 15 15 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in El Paso Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,970
Transactions
105
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 12 $360.77
Abbvie INC. 20 $332.62
Janssen Biotech, INC. 17 $272.16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 18 $256.49
Pfizer INC. 11 $179.79
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $137.37
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 4 $82.72
Gilead Sciences, INC. 4 $73.42
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 3 $65.11
Ardelyx, INC. 2 $57.55
Qol Medical, LLC 2 $51.52
Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. 3 $46.54
Celgene Corporation 1 $21.48
RedHill Biopharma INC. 1 $19.11
Medtronic, INC. 1 $13.22

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,939
Education
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
820
Patients
329
Total drug cost
$859,569
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 222 106 $4,215
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 159 80 $5,955
Famotidine Generic 122 55 $2,597
Ursodiol Generic 66 24 $17,150
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 50 28 $802
Furosemide Generic 32 12 $251
Ocaliva (Obeticholic Acid) Brand 30 0 $279,430
Spironolactone Generic 30 13 $1,087
Mesalamine Generic 21 0 $6,115
Lactulose Generic 16 0 $437

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vinaychandra Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Vinaychandra Patel practices Gastroenterology Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Vinaychandra Patel practice?
Dr. Vinaychandra Patel practices at 1700 Curie Dr, El Paso, TX 799022905. Office phone: 9155451252.
What is Dr. Vinaychandra Patel's NPI?
Dr. Vinaychandra Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992797302, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vinaychandra Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vinaychandra Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vinaychandra Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.