Dr. Nehal Patel, MD
1631 North Loop W Ste 460, Houston, TX 77008 • +1-562-555-2519
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2013)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1285840462 • CBSA 26420 • Nephrology
Anchored in Houston, TX 77008, Dr. Nehal Patel, MD (NPI 1285840462) logged 650 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (2.56th Houston percentile), 0.75th TX percentile, -0.46σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 23 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Granular CPT/HCPCS billing distribution at 1631 North Loop W Ste 460 shows Dr. Nehal Patel's primary concentration in Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management (code 99214: 312x/yr, 12th local percentile) alongside Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight (90960: 143x/yr, $378–$518).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Patel (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $212.00 (community reported average: $212.00) with in-person clinic visits only, 10-minute average reception wait, and a 4.52/5 modern protocol openness score across 12 patient logs.
NPI registry verification (#1285840462) confirms Dr. Nehal Patel's MD standing serving CBSA 26420 with a 4.81/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Houston, TX Nephrology peers
650 annual services across 111 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 312 | 12th | $189 – $259 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 143 | 12th | $378 – $518 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 117 | 12th | $276 – $378 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 78 | 12th | $260 – $356 |
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Dr. Nehal Patel, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patel National Provider Identifier | NPI #1285840462 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77008) |
| Dr. Patel Houston CMS Volume Rank | 2.56th Pct (650 CMS svcs; Z -0.459σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 10 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.62/5 Listening • 4.52/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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