NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2006-09-21
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Pinakin R Patel, MD
Patel is 1 of 294 internal medicine providers in Houston and 1 of 1582 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Internal Medicine
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2022-09-16
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 1582 active internal medicine providers in Texas.
NPI age
19 years
≈ at median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
14% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
34% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2006 → 2026
2006-09Enumerated in NPPES
2006
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
1170 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 770557421
Mailing address
1170 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 770557421
Specialties
-
Internal Medicine PrimaryAn internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | 8877B9 | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 01 (TX) | P00156233 | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 05 (TX) | 134069708 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 4 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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