MEHUL D. PATEL M.D. – NPI #1043482672
Pediatrics

A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.

MEHUL PATEL is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043482672 to MEHUL PATEL on March 24, 2008. 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. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 03, 2021. 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 MEHUL PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
MEHUL D. PATEL

NPI Number
1043482672
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MEHUL D. PATEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6410 FANNIN ST STE 370
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 486-6755 Fax: (713) 512-2222
2 Other location(s):
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4000
Phone: (713) 792-6161
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
Phone: (713) 704-5437
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 03, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MEHUL PATEL

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERCSHCNTX281390908
MEDICAIDTX281390907
MEDICAIDTX281390903
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
2080P0202X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Cardiology (Primary)
TX P0268
208000000X
- Pediatrics
TX P0268

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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