Quick answers
- Does Viraat M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Viraat M. 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 Viraat M. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 491 Original Medicare patients and 2,587 services for Viraat M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Viraat M. Patel's NPI number?
- 1538548755. 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 Viraat M. 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 | 491 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,587 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)706 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)344 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)287 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)265 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)248 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Viraat M. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 458‑2381
- 2780 Skypark Dr, Suite 125Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 530‑8001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Viraat M. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 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) | 1538548755 |
| 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