Dr Dinkar N Patel, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Grundy, VA

Dr Dinkar N Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Grundy, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Tri State Clinic, Inc. and his current practice location is 1520 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 935-2148.

Dr Dinkar N Patel is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101034343) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831168004.

Contact Information

Dr Dinkar N Patel, MD
1520 Slate Creek Rd,
Grundy, VA 24614-6975
(276) 935-2148
(276) 935-7270

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dinkar N Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience47 Years
Location1520 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Dinkar N Patel graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831168004
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820041403
  • Enrollment ID: I20050223000496

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dinkar N Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831168004NPI-NPPES
178386OtherVAANTHEM BCBS
610110700OtherVAFEDERAL BLACK LUNG
006091211MedicaidVA
0083699000MedicaidWV
5592051OtherVAAETNA
64662224MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 0101034343 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Buchanan General HospitalGrundy, VAHospital
Clinch Valley Medical CenterRichlands, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tri State Clinic, Inc.67098509932

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Dinkar N Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTri State Clinic, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518083971
PECOS PAC ID: 6709850993
Enrollment ID: O20050223000511

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Dinkar N Patel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Dinkar N Patel, MD
1520 Slate Creek Rd,
Grundy, VA 24614-6975

Ph: (276) 935-2148
Dr Dinkar N Patel, MD
1520 Slate Creek Rd,
Grundy, VA 24614-6975

Ph: (276) 935-2148

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Grundy, VA

Dr. Haresh J Patel, M.D.
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Phone: 276-935-2148    Fax: 276-935-7220
Dr. Christopher S Copley, D.O.
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Dr. Ricardo Juan Martinez-cortines, MD
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Practice Location: 1532 Slate Creek Rd, Suite 206, Grundy, VA 24614
Phone: 276-935-1167    Fax: 276-935-1219
Dr. Jashubhai G Patel, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1520 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614
Phone: 276-935-2678    
William Thomas Powers, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1532 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614
Phone: 276-935-2080    Fax: 276-935-2082

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