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VIVEKKUMAR PATEL M.D.
NPI 1649531617
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in The Woodlands, TX

Active since June 06, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384(713) 798-7717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 4, 2024, Nov 15, 2022, Jun 16, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vivekkumar Patel M.d. NPPES

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

VIVEKKUMAR PATEL M.D. (NPI 1649531617) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (S3926) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649531617
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameVIVEKKUMAR PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330The Woodlands, TX 77384-4103
Mailing Address7200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202 · (713) 798-1750 · Fax (713) 798-4693
Phone(713) 798-7717
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1649531617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S3926
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.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License BP10043017 (TX), S3926 (TX)
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330, The Woodlands, TX 77384
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (713) 798-4951
Location 27200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202 · Phone (713) 798-1750 ext. 2 · Fax (713) 798-4693

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivekkumar 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 ID6103293147
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221104001256
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 5

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.
21 services21 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
17 services17 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
13 services13 patients
Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
13 services13 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number670059
Location17400 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670075
Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77384 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

MRS. WILMA JULIANA BARBOZA MSN,APRN,AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Montgomery County (713) 798-7717
MRS. KIMBERLEE ERIN SPURLIN MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Montgomery County (713) 798-7717
DR. PABEL ALI MIAH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Montgomery County (171) 379-8771
LAUREN MANCUSO FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Montgomery County (713) 798-8552
CASSIE LYNN JORDAN FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 330
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384
Montgomery County (713) 798-8545

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 Vivekkumar Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivekkumar Patel is 1649531617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2012.

Where is Vivekkumar Patel located?

Vivekkumar Patel practices at 17350 St Lukes Way Ste 330, The Woodlands, TX 77384. The listed phone number is (713) 798-7717.

What is Vivekkumar Patel's specialty?

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

Is Vivekkumar Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivekkumar 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 Vivekkumar Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Vivekkumar 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 Vivekkumar Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vivekkumar Patel is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital and St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivekkumar Patel was last updated on April 4, 2024. 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.