Quick answers
- Does Vishal J. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vishal J. 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 Vishal J. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 272 Original Medicare patients and 695 services for Vishal J. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vishal J. Patel's NPI number?
- 1316956337. 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 Vishal J. 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 | 272 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 695 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)326 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)126 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)105 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)40 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)32 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
Hospitals where Vishal J. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vishal J. Patel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Providence Mission HospitalMission Viejo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050567
Practice locations
Addresses where Vishal J. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1950 Sunny Crest Dr, Suite 2900Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 992‑5350
- 26800 Crown Valley PkwyMission Viejo, CA 92691
- 27700 Medical Ctr RdMission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364‑1400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vishal J. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Fullerton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fullerton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316956337 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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