Summary

Dr. Niral Patel is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who focuses on treating complex lung and breathing conditions. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. With 13 years of experience in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Patel brings extensive expertise to treating patients with respiratory conditions. He is fluent in both English and Gujarati.

Dr. Patel practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California. He specializes in caring for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), airway disorders, and airway tumors. His procedural expertise includes performing bronchoscopy to examine the airways and lungs, as well as thoracentesis to remove fluid from around the lungs when needed.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Gujarati
  • Henry Ford Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037

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PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care MedicineCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
13 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Gujarati Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CAPortsmouth , VALa Jolla , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Niral Patel

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Nippon Life Benefits - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Niral Patel has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Niral Patel has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Specialist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Niral Patel holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Henry Ford Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Louis University School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Niral Patel's NPI number is 1841533221.

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Niral Patel's office is located at 3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, 92037.

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