VIJAY V. PATEL M.D. – NPI #1538250980
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VIJAY PATEL is a physician located in SAN DIMAS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538250980 to VIJAY PATEL on September 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 02, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VIJAY PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
VIJAY V. PATEL

NPI Number
1538250980
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VIJAY V. PATEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1125 VIA VERDE
SAN DIMAS, CA 91773-4400
Phone: (995) 929-9778 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
611 S 1st Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006-6152
Phone: (626) 446-8818
315 N 3rd Ave Ste 207
Covina, CA 91723-1917
Phone: (626) 967-4469
Mailing address
412 W CARROLL AVE STE 107
GLENDORA, CA 91741-4708
Phone: (626) 914-4890 Fax: (626) 963-8351
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 04, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A48976

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VIJAY PATEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMANATE HEALTH FOOTHILL PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
      250 S GRAND AVE
      GLENDORA, CA 91740
    • EMANATE HEALTH INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      210 W SAN BERNARDINO ROAD
      COVINA, CA 91723
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ERA HOME HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
      270 W BADILLO ST
      COVINA, CA 91723
  • NURSING HOME
    • ARBOR GLEN CARE CENTER
      1033 E. ARROW HIGHWAY
      GLENDORA, CA 91740
    • COVINA REHABILITATION CENTER
      261 W. BADILLO STREET
      COVINA, CA 91723

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