LAJJA J PATEL M.D
NPI 1144454406
Internal Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Lajja Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lajja Patel is 1144454406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2009.

Q: What is Lajja Patel's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lajja Patel was last updated on September 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since May 14, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251(210) 876-1451(210) 876-1761 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Lajja J Patel M.d NPPES

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

LAJJA J PATEL M.D (NPI 1144454406) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7327) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144454406

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameLAJJA J PATELCredential: M.D

Location Address10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103San Antonio, TX 78251-4768

Mailing Address10423 State Highway 151 Ste 103San Antonio, TX 78251-4768 · (210) 876-1451 · Fax (210) 876-1761

Phone(210) 876-1451

Fax(210) 876-1761

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateMay 14, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2022

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1144454406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P7327✔ Licensed in KY · TP946✔ Licensed in KY · 44773

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 ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103, San Antonio, TX 78251

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12827 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78229-4813 · Phone (210) 253-9955

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lajja J 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 ID7719156496

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140328000900

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Lajja Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carefront Medical Group, PLLC

Same address

Internal Medicine

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103
San Antonio, TX 78251

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1982169223 (210) 876-1451

Hillside Primary Care PLLC

22 mi

Internal Medicine

12410 TOEPPERWEIN RD
Live Oak, TX 78233

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
56 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205349040 (210) 742-6555

Hni Medical Services

74 mi

Hospitalist

7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
Austin, TX 78735

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
241 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366735169 (512) 730-3060

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC

208 mi

Internal Medicine

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA

234 mi

Hospitalist

2700 E BROAD ST
Mansfield, TX 76063

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
994 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518237429 (682) 622-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

252 services58 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

136 services27 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

32 services32 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

27 services27 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

27 services26 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99439

Chronic Care Management services involve regular check-ins with healthcare professionals to manage two or more chronic conditions. It includes an additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month, directed by a healthcare professional, to ensure optimal health management.

20 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78251 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%39 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers17 claims17 services$63.87 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 4

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

TEXAS PAIN PARTNERS PLLC

Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251

Bexar County (210) 805-9800

MR. RICHARD ALLEN LAWSON JR. APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251

Bexar County (606) 694-9192

MEDCEDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES, PLLC

Hospitalist

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251

Bexar County (210) 876-1451

CAREFRONT MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC

Internal Medicine

10423 STATE HIGHWAY 151 STE 103
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78251

Bexar County (210) 876-1451

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 Lajja Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lajja Patel is 1144454406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2009.

Where is Lajja Patel located?

Lajja Patel practices at 10423 State Highway 151 Ste 103, San Antonio, TX 78251. The listed phone number is (210) 876-1451.

What is Lajja Patel's specialty?

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

Is Lajja Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lajja 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lajja Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lajja Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Carefront Medical Group, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Hillside Primary Care PLLC (Live Oak, TX), Hni Medical Services (Austin, TX), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX) and Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA (Mansfield, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lajja Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lajja Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list Lajja 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lajja Patel was last updated on September 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.