Dr Vivek Patel, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Jupiter, FL

Dr Vivek Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Jupiter, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc and his current practice location is 1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 303, Jupiter, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (561) 775-8447.

Dr Vivek Patel is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME161975) 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 1568515393.

Contact Information

Dr Vivek Patel, MD
1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 303,
Jupiter, FL 33458-7202
(561) 775-8447
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vivek Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 303, Jupiter, Florida
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 Vivek Patel graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568515393
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779634761
  • Enrollment ID: I20230421002589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vivek Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568515393NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery N7475 (Texas)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) ME161975 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc428479706993

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 Vivek Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396992475
PECOS PAC ID: 4284797069
Enrollment ID: O20090106000637

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 Vivek 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 Vivek Patel, MD
Po Box 9218,
Jupiter, FL 33468-9218

Ph: (561) 263-7257
Dr Vivek Patel, MD
1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 303,
Jupiter, FL 33458-7202

Ph: (561) 775-8447

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Jupiter, FL

Arthur Herman Katz, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Ste 303, Jupiter, FL 33458
Phone: 561-775-8447    Fax: 561-775-8449
Dr. Kenneth Adam Lee, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 561-263-4400    

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