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Puja Patel
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Patel
See which plans Dr. Patel accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for California, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Patel is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 92037, CA — the Rheumatology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 92037, CA →Or call the office at (858) 657-7000 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Dr. Patel Does
Dr. Patel served 37 Medicare patients across 37 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 96% below the average Rheumatology in California (934 patients across 463 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205) | 37 | 37 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Patel billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Patel is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Dr. Patel practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Patel offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 9300 CAMPUS POINT DR, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 657-7000
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 57% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Rheumatology Doctors near 92037, CA
If Dr. Patel isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest rheumatology doctors near 92037, CA:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur F. Kavanaugh | Rheumatology | 241 | 3.0 mi |
| Janet Kim | Rheumatology | 485 | 3.3 mi |
| Richard M. Keating | Rheumatology | 615 | 3.9 mi |
| Monica C. Budianu | Rheumatology | 726 | 3.9 mi |
| Megan T. Lynch | Rheumatology | 1.4K | 3.9 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Patel takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 92037, CA →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Patel's office at (858) 657-7000 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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