Provider Profile

Alpash K. Patel, DPM

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About Dr. Patel

Alpash K. Patel, DPM is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. Alpash trained at California School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1997. According to Medicare claims data, Alpash cared for 216 Medicare patients across 311 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and residence visit for new patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Specialty

Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TX license1598
NPI1598731374
NPI issued02/23/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Patel's specialty?

Dr. Patel is a podiatry in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Patel?

Dr. Patel is listed at 2000 Crawford St #900, Houston, TX 77002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Patel?

The number on file is (713) 651-0870. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?

Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1598731374. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's medical education?

Dr. Patel attended California School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Patel known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Patel confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.