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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Sanjiv M. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Fountain Valley, CA · Laguna Hills, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Sanjiv M. Patel, MD is a cardiologist at 18111 Brookhurst St, Suite 5100, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Phone: (714) 546-2238. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sanjiv M. Patel had 862 Original Medicare patients and 3,535 services. NPI 1982801718. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sanjiv M. 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 Sanjiv M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sanjiv 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 Sanjiv M. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 862 Original Medicare patients and 3,535 services for Sanjiv M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sanjiv M. Patel's NPI number?
1982801718. 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 Sanjiv 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 patients862
Services billed to Medicare3,535
Different services or procedures88
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

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)684 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)394 services
  3. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)296 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)270 services
  5. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease53%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%
  • Diabetes44%

Hospitals where Sanjiv M. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sanjiv M. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • California Heart Associates13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Fountain Valley

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

All cardiologists in Fountain Valley →

Other clinicians in California Heart Associates

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982801718
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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