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Optometry

Rick Patel, OD

Sees patients in Monmouth Junction, NJ · Piscataway, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Rick Patel, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Monmouth Junction, NJ and Piscataway, NJ. NPI 1275391161. 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 Rick 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

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
3Years since medical school (graduated 2023)
Pennsylvania College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Eyecare Specialties Support of NJ PCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Rick Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Monmouth Junction, NJ and Piscataway, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Rick Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Rick Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rick 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 Rick Patel?
(732) 297-7575, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Rick Patel's NPI number?
1275391161. 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 Rick Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rick Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Eyecare Specialties Support of NJ PC25 clinicians in the group
  • Aliari, Inc3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in New Jersey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year2023
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275391161
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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