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DR. KUNAL JATINKUMAR PATEL MD, PHD
NPI 1447698642
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Durham, NC

Active since June 10, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
DUKE CANCER CENTER, THORACIC CLINIC, CLINIC 3-2, 20 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLE, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 668-6688(919) 613-4082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Dr. Kunal Jatinkumar Patel Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. KUNAL JATINKUMAR PATEL MD, PHD (NPI 1447698642) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2023-02411) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447698642
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KUNAL JATINKUMAR PATELCredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressDUKE CANCER CENTER, THORACIC CLINIC, CLINIC 3-2, 20 DUKE MEDICINE CIRCLEDurham, NC 27710
Mailing AddressDuke Cancer Center, Thoracic Clinic, Clinic 3-2, 20 Duke Medicine CircleDurham, NC 27710 · (919) 668-6688 · Fax (919) 613-4082
Phone(919) 668-6688
Fax(919) 613-4082
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1447698642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2023-02411
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
DUKE CANCER CENTER, THORACIC CLINIC, CLINIC 3-2, Durham, NC 27710
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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. Kunal Jatinkumar Patel Md, Phd 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 ID7618199506
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230927001010
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
12 services12 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 27710 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Kunal Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kunal Patel is 1447698642. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2013.

Where is Kunal Patel located?

Kunal Patel practices at Duke Cancer Center, Thoracic Clinic, Clinic 3-2 20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 668-6688.

What is Kunal Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Kunal Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kunal 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 Kunal Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kunal 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 Kunal Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kunal Patel is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kunal Patel was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.