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DR. PURNAL A PATEL M.D. M.P.H
NPI 1689872228
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since July 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2020, Jul 17, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Purnal A Patel M.d. M.p.h NPPES

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

DR. PURNAL A PATEL M.D. M.P.H (NPI 1689872228) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q8997) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689872228
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PURNAL A PATELCredential: M.D. M.P.H
Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300Houston, TX 77042
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Phone(713) 620-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1689872228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q8997✔ Licensed in KY · 45719
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 4301090893 (MI)
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300, Houston, TX 77042
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.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. Purnal A Patel M.d. M.p.h 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 ID4284879438
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161021001879
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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare West

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450644
Location12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

EDITHA A FLEMMING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JAMES NAST TRAHAN AA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ALYSSA ESTILL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
RUSHI DILIP BRAHMBHATT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-0000
LAUREN KATE NIKOLICH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 715-5000
DOMINIQUE H NGUYEN MD
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DARLENE MARIE DOBSON
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ERIN R DEPEW CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 CITYWEST BLVD STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (972) 233-1999

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 Purnal Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Purnal Patel is 1689872228. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2007.

Where is Purnal Patel located?

Purnal Patel practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Purnal Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Purnal Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Purnal 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 Purnal Patel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Purnal 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 Purnal Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Purnal Patel is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Hca Houston Healthcare West.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Purnal Patel was last updated on July 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.