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Ophthalmology

Chirag R. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Castro Valley, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Chirag R. Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 100, Concord, CA 94520. Phone: (510) 614-1515. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chirag R. Patel had 485 Original Medicare patients and 1,263 services. NPI 1922269760. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1401 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 100, Concord, CA 94520 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (510) 614‑1515
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Eden Medical Center
  • Group practice: Bay Area Ophthalmic Medical Corporation
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chirag R. Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chirag R. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chirag R. 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 Chirag R. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 485 Original Medicare patients and 1,263 services for Chirag R. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chirag R. Patel's NPI number?
1922269760. 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 Chirag R. 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 patients485
Services billed to Medicare1,263
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)243 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)239 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)234 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)151 services
  5. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)106 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%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%
  • Chronic kidney disease19%

Hospitals where Chirag R. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chirag R. 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.

  • Eden Medical CenterCastro Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050488

Practice locations

Addresses where Chirag R. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chirag R. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bay Area Ophthalmic Medical Corporation3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Concord

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Concord, CA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Concord →

Other clinicians in Bay Area Ophthalmic Medical Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922269760
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians