Quick answers
- Does Vinika S. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinika S. 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 Vinika S. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 311 services for Vinika S. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinika S. Patel's NPI number?
- 1780304766. 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 Vinika S. 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 | 127 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 311 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)63 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)50 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)35 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)22 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis59%
- Anxiety35%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinika S. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5061 Sunset BlvdLexington, SC 29072 (864) 990‑1423
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vinika S. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prisma Health Urgent Care of South Carolina PC169 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prisma Health Urgent Care of South Carolina PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780304766 |
| 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