DR. NICHLESH PATEL M.D.
NPI 1730321092
Anesthesiology in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is Nichlesh Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nichlesh Patel is 1730321092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2009.

Q: What is Nichlesh Patel's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nichlesh Patel was last updated on December 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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 April 01, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

505 PARNASSUS AVE, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA AND PREOPERATIVE CARE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(631) 948-6209 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Nichlesh Patel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHLESH PATEL M.D. (NPI 1730321092) is an individual anesthesiology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (115501) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730321092

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHLESH PATELCredential: M.D.

Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVE, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA AND PREOPERATIVE CARESan Francisco, CA 94143-2204

Mailing Address505 Parnassus Ave, Department Of Anesthesia And Preoperative CareSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · (631) 948-6209

Phone(631) 948-6209

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateApril 1, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2016

✔ NPI 1730321092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · 115501

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.

505 PARNASSUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nichlesh 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 ID6305065616

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140918002498

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 Nichlesh Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Anesthesia Medical Group

Same address

Anesthesiology

505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
723 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528137296 (415) 476-1000

University Of California San Francisco

0.1 mi

Surgery

400 PARNASSUS AVE, MCB 300
San Francisco, CA 94143

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
5,645 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1346329380 (415) 353-2161

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

0.1 mi

Internal Medicine

400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
5,544 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477624104 (415) 353-2808

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

37 services35 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

32 services29 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320

Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

13 services13 patients

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

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…

100%23 patients

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.

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.

CATHERINE RAMSDELL NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 353-1000

DR. CLAUDIO ANDRES BRAVO CARRILLO M.D.

Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 502-4243

MAURICIO JALIFE BUCAY M.D

Hospitalist

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 750-4994

EMMA B SHAK M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 476-1528

DR. ADRIANA A.T. MARTIN M.D., PH.D.

Internal Medicine

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 514-7288

WILLIAM JAMES DEARDORFF

Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

505 PARNASSUS AVE, 15 LONG
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 406-1417

KEERTHANA REDDY BANALA

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 514-7288

ROBERT CHRISTIAN WENZ

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

505 PARNASSUS AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

San Francisco County (415) 353-8054

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 Nichlesh Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nichlesh Patel is 1730321092. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2009.

Where is Nichlesh Patel located?

Nichlesh Patel practices at 505 Parnassus Ave Department Of Anesthesia And Preoperative Care, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (631) 948-6209.

What is Nichlesh Patel's specialty?

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

Is Nichlesh Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nichlesh 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 Nichlesh Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nichlesh Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Anesthesia Medical Group (San Francisco, CA), University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) and Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA). 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 Nichlesh Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nichlesh Patel was last updated on December 15, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.