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- 6420 Rockledge Dr, Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817
About Dr. Patil
Based in Bethesda, MD, Vivek A. Patil, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Vivek graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002. Vivek is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Vivek cared for 449 Medicare patients across 570 services. The services billed most often include removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1790942852 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (301) 897-8650
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6420 ROCKLEDGE DR SUITE 2200
Bethesda, MD 20817
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery 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
Anorectal conditions
Anorectal disorders
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
Cancer
Colon conditions
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory conditions
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy & surgical complications
Pain
Pelvic disorders
Skin conditions
Most searched conditions
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Pelvic floor & structure
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
Anorectal procedures
Bowel management
Cancer surgery
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Digestive
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
Excision & drainage
Fistula procedures
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
Injections & pain relief
Minimally invasive surgery
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy surgery
Pelvic therapy
Reconstructive surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Cancer screening
Digestive health
Pelvic floor & prolapse
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
570 services · 449 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
178 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
97 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
160 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
123 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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 colorectal surgeons at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other colorectal surgeons in Bethesda 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Vivek A. Patil?
Vivek A. Patil is a colorectal surgeon in Bethesda, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Vivek A. Patil's address?
Vivek A. Patil is listed at 6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Vivek A. Patil?
The number on file is (301) 897-8650. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Vivek A. Patil's NPI number?
Vivek A. Patil's National Provider Identifier is 1790942852. 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 Vivek A. Patil train?
Vivek A. Patil attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vivek A. Patil been practicing?
Vivek A. Patil has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Vivek A. Patil perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Vivek A. Patil performs procedures including removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding, diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Vivek A. Patil confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vivek A. Patil. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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