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DR. SONYA VIPUL PATEL-NGUYEN M.D.
NPI 1003227810
Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since May 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
260 MACNIDER BUILDING, CB# 7220, UNC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-6770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Sonya Vipul Patel-nguyen M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SONYA VIPUL PATEL-NGUYEN M.D. (NPI 1003227810) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-00482) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Durham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003227810
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SONYA VIPUL PATEL-NGUYENCredential: M.D.
Location Address260 MACNIDER BUILDING, CB# 7220, UNC SCHOOL OF MEDICINEChapel Hill, NC 27599
Mailing Address7917 Leonardo DrDurham, NC 27713-6659 · (919) 607-2262
Phone(919) 966-6770
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1003227810 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-00482
Definition
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2018-00482 (NC)
260 MACNIDER BUILDING, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Sonya Vipul Patel

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27710-7220 · Phone (919) 684-8111

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sonya Vipul Patel-nguyen M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002031663
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180926000773
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
80 services30 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
35 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$26.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
260 MACNIDER BUILDING, CAMPUS BOX 7220
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-1505

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sonya Patel-nguyen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sonya Patel-nguyen is 1003227810. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2014. The provider is also known as Dr. Sonya Vipul Patel.

Where is Sonya Patel-nguyen located?

Sonya Patel-nguyen practices at 260 Macnider Building Cb# 7220, Unc School Of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-6770.

What is Sonya Patel-nguyen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sonya Patel-nguyen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sonya Patel-nguyen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Sonya Patel-nguyen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sonya Patel-nguyen is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sonya Patel-nguyen was last updated on June 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.