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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1508807082 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Virendra Patel, M.D.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Brick, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 721 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.4/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$1.4K
74 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Virendra Patel, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 6,880 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81.4/100
- MIPS score · -2 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
81 ≥ 32nd percentile 32% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Virendra Patel, M.D. sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 147 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Virendra Patel, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 29% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Virendra Patel, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Virendra Patel, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Virendra Patel, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,880 71% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81.4/100 2.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) - 81.4/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Virendra Patel, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 459 JACK MARTIN BLVD STE 2, Brick, NJ, 08724, with a listed phone of (732) 458-6200. NPI 1508807082 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,880 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 721 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.5, Cost 38.6), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508807082 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
81.3656
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
99.4928
Quality
38.5616
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Virendra Patel, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Virendra Patel, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
Coastal Cardiovascular Consultants, PA
Wall Township, NJ
EA Health - New Jersey LLC
Brick, NJ
Meridian Cardiovascular Interpretive Services PC
Neptune, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Virendra Patel, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.4K
Largest payer
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Virendra Patel, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 6,880 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
6,880
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
721
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16,859
- Total Day Supply
- 504,212
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.4M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $146K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 78.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 314, 85+: 170
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Virendra Patel, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
703 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
516 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
510 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
455 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
354 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
316 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
292 claims
- Furosemide 275
Furosemide
275 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 703 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 516 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 510 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 455 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 354 |
| Losartan Potassium | 316 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 292 |
| Furosemide | 275 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 241 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 223 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Virendra Patel, M.D. fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s 6,880 claims are above the specialty average of 4,019.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Patel.
Dr. Michael Aaron
D.O.
Neptune, NJ
Dr. Anthony Altobelli
MD
East Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Mitchell Baruchin
M.D.
Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Lance Berger
M.D.
Toms River, NJ
Dr. Jaehoon Chung
M.D.
Rochelle Park, NJ
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virendra Patel, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D. specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Brick, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Virendra Patel, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Virendra Patel, M.D. wrote 6,880 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 721 beneficiaries.
What is Virendra Patel, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.4/100 (Quality: 99.5, Cost: 38.6). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Virendra Patel, M.D. located? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D. is located at 459 JACK MARTIN BLVD STE 2, Brick, NJ, 08724. Phone: (732) 458-6200.
What is Virendra Patel, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508807082, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does Virendra Patel, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Virendra Patel, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Virendra Patel, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Virendra Patel, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,880 Part D claims and 721 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Virendra Patel, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Virendra Patel, M.D.'s NPI is 1508807082 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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