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Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, General Practice and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1996)

Professional interests include: cancer, thyroid nodules, parathyroid surgery, and more.

530 1st Avenue HCC 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016

(212) 263-7710

Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY specializing in general surgery, general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Endocrine Surgery Associates and NYU Endocrine Surgery Associates.

Office Locations

530 1st Avenue HCC 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016

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North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701

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Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neck ultrasound

total thyroid lobectomy

In 2024, Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD performed more neck ultrasound, and total thyroid lobectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endocrine surgery

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD performed more endocrine surgery, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	102
image guided procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	22
neck imaging	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	119
image guided procedures	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	24
neck imaging	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	203
endocrine surgery	13
image guided procedures	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	52
minor procedures	28
neck imaging	88
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	88

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	236
endocrine surgery	17
excision	13
image guided procedures	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	64
minor procedures	43
neck imaging	111
neck surgery	17
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	111

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	22
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	222
endocrine surgery	14
excision	16
image guided procedures	20
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
neck imaging	94
neck surgery	14
open surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	94

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	206
endocrine surgery	12
evoked potential test	18
excision	11
image guided procedures	16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	16
neck imaging	90
neck surgery	12
open surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	266
endocrine surgery	30
image guided procedures	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
lobectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	29
neck imaging	116
neck surgery	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	116

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256
endocrine surgery	39
neck imaging	137
neck surgery	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	137

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	19
Hispanic	14
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
endocrine surgery	27
neck imaging	75
neck surgery	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	202
endocrine surgery	51
lobectomy	13
neck imaging	95
neck surgery	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	20
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	162
endocrine surgery	35
excision	12
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	12
neck imaging	83
neck surgery	23
open surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and lobectomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
endocrine surgery	27
lobectomy	14
neck imaging	101
neck surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	101

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, endocrine surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
endocrine surgery	34
lobectomy	15
neck imaging	74
neck surgery	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated as a general surgeon in New York, NY were ultrasound (sonogram), neck imaging, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	26
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	188
endocrine surgery	27
evoked potential test	18
excision	13
image guided procedures	26
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	26
neck imaging	89
neck surgery	21
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	137
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	1
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	18
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1996. He completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (1996)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery (2003)

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

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Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Local 1199 PPO, HIP EPO, First Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, United Healthcare Medicare HMO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Aetna POS, United Healthcare Navigate, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSpring, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Surest, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange, Hotel Trades Council, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Health Net of California, Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange, Global Excel, NYC Employees PPO Plan, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, MetroPlusHealth Gold, American Plan Administrators, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, AXA Assistance USA, Aetna Medicare Signature Care HMO, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, UMR GEHA, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, Aetna Open Access NYU Langone Care Plan (NY University Employees), Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, Oscar Gold Edge Exchange, Aetna Advantage Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Oscar Secure, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, Aetna Value Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees), US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., HIP Optum Health, CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Oscar Silver Edge Exchange, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, MVP Preferred EPO, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Out of State or Region, Aetna Meritain Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Allied, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, Aetna NY University Retiree Medical Plan, AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, WTC Health Program and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna HMO

Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Indemnity

Local 1199 PPO

HIP EPO

First Health

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

United Healthcare Medicare HMO

AARP

WellCare Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Guardian

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP HMO

HIP Child Health Plus

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

Aetna POS

United Healthcare Navigate

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

GHI HMO

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

EmblemHealth

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Elderplan

Medicaid Managed Care

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

HealthSpring

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Special Needs

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Surest

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

MetroPlusHealth Medicare

Qualcare Inc

Oscar Platinum Edge Exchange

Hotel Trades Council

Insurance Design Administrators

Aetna EPO (American Express employer)

Health Net of California

Oscar Bronze Edge Exchange

Global Excel

NYC Employees PPO Plan

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2

BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1

MetroPlusHealth Gold

American Plan Administrators

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

AXA Assistance USA

Aetna Medicare Signature Care HMO

Nippon Life-Aetna

Fiserv Health

UMR GEHA

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange

Screen Actors Guild

MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange

Aetna Open Access NYU Langone Care Plan (NY University Employees)

Meritain Health

HIP VIP Medicare Bold

Administrative Concepts

Oscar Gold Edge Exchange

Aetna Advantage Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees)

BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY

BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

NY Fire Department - WTC

Aetna POS (American Express Employer)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)

BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage

MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus

MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

MetroPlusHealth Goldcare

MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange

MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2

HIP VIP Medicare Prime

New York Hotel Trades

Global Health

Oscar Secure

Nippon Life of America-Aetna

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

Aetna Value Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees)

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

HIP Optum Health

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

Oscar Silver Edge Exchange

Aetna International

Medicare Part A and B

MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange

MVP Preferred EPO

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

BCBS Out of State or Region

Aetna Meritain Health

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Aetna Student Plan

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Allied

MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange

Oxford Metro

Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

Aetna NY University Retiree Medical Plan

AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

WTC Health Program

BCBS Federal Program

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Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-18

From the first moment you speak with Dr. Patel you know you are in great hands. Very sweet and thoughtful explaining every detail of your procedure. His staff it’s always on point and very helpful. My Surgery was a total success and I am cancer free! This Doctor is a gift from God.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kepal N. Patel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.	$72,805 CellFX $72,805
Ethicon US, LLC	$19,584 Harmonic $19,584
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary	$1,093 Nexavar $1,093
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$942 $942
Davol Inc.	$131 $131
Other	$126 Synthroid $71	TISSEEL $38	Checkpoint Stimulators $17

**Types of Payments**
Long term medical supply or device loan	$71,916
Consulting Fee	$20,232
Travel and Lodging	$1,293
Food and Beverage	$1,241

Biography

NYU Langone head and neck surgeon Dr. Kepal Patel manages thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid disease, and hyperthyroidism.

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