Dr Shakumar Patel, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, IN

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Dr Shakumar Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Valparaiso, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 2017 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network, Hospitalist Physicians Of Indiana Pc and his current practice location is 85 E Us Highway 6, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 983-8300.

Dr Shakumar Patel is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01089254A) 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 1174151807.

Contact Information

Dr Shakumar Patel, MD
85 E Us Highway 6,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8947
(219) 983-8300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Shakumar Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience9 Years
Location85 E Us Highway 6, Valparaiso, Indiana
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 Shakumar Patel graduated from medical school in 2017
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174151807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2020
  • Last Update Date: 05/15/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567824683
  • Enrollment ID: I20230821003730

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shakumar Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174151807NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 01089254A (Indiana)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 01089254A (Indiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, INHospital
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network30727906821168
Hospitalist Physicians Of Indiana Pc1052795986151

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 Shakumar Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486
Entity NameSound Physicians Of Indiana, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528311149
PECOS PAC ID: 4981841780
Enrollment ID: O20130515000624
Entity NameSignify Health Medical Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750845863
PECOS PAC ID: 2163764424
Enrollment ID: O20190903001552
Entity NameHospitalist Physicians Of Indiana Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306576277
PECOS PAC ID: 1052795986
Enrollment ID: O20220826000967

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 Shakumar 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 Shakumar Patel, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800		Dr Shakumar Patel, MD
85 E Us Highway 6,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8947

Ph: (219) 983-8300

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