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DR. RIPAL H PATEL M.D.
NPI 1114217338
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-8890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2021, Jan 6, 2021, Dec 18, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Ripal H Patel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RIPAL H PATEL M.D. (NPI 1114217338) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P8611) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in College Station.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114217338
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RIPAL H PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address5353 Fannin St Apt 1708Houston, TX 77004-8090 · (713) 882-9209
Phone(713) 873-8890
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1114217338 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P8611✔ Licensed in LA · 308207✔ Licensed in AZ · 55160
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1700 Scott and White DrCollege Station, TX 77845-6441 · Phone (979) 207-0100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

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. Ripal H Patel 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 ID5395978126
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140822001653, I20160517001200, I20190424000898, I20220915001020
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
130 services130 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
82 services81 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
20 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Poplar Bluff, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260119
Location3100 Oak Grove RoadPoplar Bluff, MO 63901 · Butler County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobbs, NM
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320065
Location4900 N Lovington HighwayHobbs, NM 88240 · Lea County
Emergency services

Fort Duncan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Eagle Pass, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450092
Location3333 N Foster Maldonado BlvdEagle Pass, TX 78852 · Maverick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati

Acute Care Hospitals · College Station, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670088
Location700 Scott & White DriveCollege Station, TX 77845 · Brazos County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
EMMA NAPOLI
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2309
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890

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 Ripal Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ripal Patel is 1114217338. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is Ripal Patel located?

Ripal Patel practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-8890.

What is Ripal Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ripal Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ripal Patel 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.

What insurance does Ripal Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 8 other insurers list Ripal Patel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ripal Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ripal Patel is affiliated with Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, Fort Duncan Medical Center, South Texas Health System and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ripal Patel was last updated on August 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.