Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darshan Patel, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1306264916
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 200
Houston, TX 770941295
(832) 522-8280
Mailing address
1434 Wichita St
Houston, TX 770045747

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 13, 2023
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #T4570

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306264916. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,632
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 404 137 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 254 185 $130
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 199 199 $171
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 169 124 $38
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 156 89 $42
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 125 94 $56
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 51 39 $39
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 43 36 $33
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 43 34 $7
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel 39 33 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Houston Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,754
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Skeletal Dynamics INC 9 $1,544.76
Endo USA, INC. 1 $129.87
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $40.55
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $38.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$886
Travel and Lodging
$868

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
73
Patients
62
Total drug cost
$434
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 56 51 $412
Meloxicam Generic 17 11 $22

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darshan Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Darshan Patel practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Darshan Patel practice?
Dr. Darshan Patel practices at 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 200, Houston, TX 770941295. Office phone: 8325228280.
What is Dr. Darshan Patel's NPI?
Dr. Darshan Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306264916, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darshan Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darshan Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darshan Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.