Physician Profile
Nikunj K. Patel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Based in La Jolla, CA, Nikunj K. Patel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Nikunj provided 7,941 services to 2,309 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, gallium ga-68, dotatate, diagnostic, 0.1 millicurie, and piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 554-2626
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
- Kidney ultrasound
Women's health
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,941 services · 2,309 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | Imaging | 78815 |
341 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
238 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
215 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
131 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
105 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging | Imaging | 78830 |
91 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint multiple areas | Imaging | 78305 |
73 | Too few peers to compare |
| Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan | Imaging | 78431 |
72 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan | Imaging | 78816 |
65 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
54 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nikunj K. Patel's specialty?
Nikunj K. Patel is a radiologist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nikunj K. Patel?
Nikunj K. Patel is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nikunj K. Patel?
The number on file is (858) 554-2626. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nikunj K. Patel?
Nikunj K. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1659342723. 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 Nikunj K. Patel's education?
Nikunj K. Patel attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nikunj K. Patel have?
Nikunj K. Patel has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nikunj K. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nikunj K. Patel performs imaging including nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan and x-ray of chest, 1 view; provides treatments such as exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram with supervision by physician. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nikunj K. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nikunj K. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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