Quick answers
- Does Nita Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nita Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nita Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 471 Original Medicare patients and 5,541 services for Nita Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nita Patel's NPI number?
- 1295786663. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nita Patel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 471 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,541 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,277 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields (G6001)503 services
- Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area (77280)497 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)492 services
- Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (77401)480 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Osteoporosis19%
- Diabetes18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nita Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 101Marina Dl Rey, CA 90292 (310) 577‑7544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nita Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advance Dermatology and Laser Medical Center Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295786663 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians