Physician Profile
Vijay R. Patel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Vijay R. Patel, M.D. practices internal medicine in Matawan, NJ. According to Medicare claims data, Vijay cared for 1,816 Medicare patients across 7,797 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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
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
- (732) 952-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
246 STATE ROUTE 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,797 services · 1,816 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
290 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
288 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
199 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
148 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | Treatment | 96360 |
82 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
80 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection, 12.5 mg | Drug given | J2916 |
585 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg | Drug given | J2919 |
499 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
394 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion, normal saline solution, sterile (500 ml = 1 unit) | Drug given | J7040 |
145 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Matawan 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Vijay R. Patel specialize in?
Vijay R. Patel is an internist in Matawan, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Vijay R. Patel located?
Vijay R. Patel is listed at 246 State Route 34, Matawan, NJ 07747. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Vijay R. Patel's phone number?
The number on file is (732) 952-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Vijay R. Patel's NPI number?
Vijay R. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1922045590. 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
Where did Vijay R. Patel train?
Vijay R. Patel attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vijay R. Patel been practicing?
Vijay R. Patel has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Vijay R. Patel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Vijay R. Patel provides treatments such as infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Vijay R. Patel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vijay R. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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