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Dermatology

Vikas K. Patel, MD

Sees patients in Walnut Creek, CA · California

Summary

Vikas K. Patel, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Walnut Creek, CA. NPI 1194165738. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vikas K. Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Vikas K. Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Walnut Creek, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Vikas K. Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Vikas K. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vikas K. Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Vikas K. Patel?
(925) 932-7704, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Vikas K. Patel's NPI number?
1194165738. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vikas K. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vikas K. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Golden State Dermatology Associates, Inc.125 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Walnut Creek

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194165738
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians