Dr Nikhil R Patel, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Martin, TN

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Dr Nikhil R Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Martin, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Kofi Nuako Md Pc and his current practice location is 148 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (731) 587-5170.

Dr Nikhil R Patel is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD020210) 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 1104897032.

Contact Information

Dr Nikhil R Patel, MD
148 Mount Pelia Rd,
Martin, TN 38237-3812
(731) 587-5170
(731) 587-5270

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nikhil R Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location148 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, Tennessee
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 Nikhil R Patel graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104897032
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244423218
  • Enrollment ID: I20120316000176

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nikhil R Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104897032NPI-NPPES
3091900MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD020210 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Volunteer Community HospitalMartin, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kofi Nuako Md Pc04461433745

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 Nikhil R Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameKofi Nuako Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1245276765
PECOS PAC ID: 0446143374
Enrollment ID: O20040205000058
Entity NameGastroenterology Associates P C
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518156397
PECOS PAC ID: 5698797645
Enrollment ID: O20051219000995

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 Nikhil R 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 Nikhil R Patel, MD
148 Mount Pelia Rd,
Martin, TN 38237-3812

Ph: (731) 587-5170		Dr Nikhil R Patel, MD
148 Mount Pelia Rd,
Martin, TN 38237-3812

Ph: (731) 587-5170

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