Physician Profile

Bachu C. Patel, MD

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About Dr. Patel

Bachu C. Patel, MD is a healthcare provider in Melbourne, FL specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Bachu cared for 134 Medicare patients across 271 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

FL licenseME44043
NPI1386741890
NPI issued09/19/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Patel?

Dr. Patel is a family doctor in Melbourne, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's address?

Dr. Patel is listed at 469 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patel?

The number on file is (321) 254-2321. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?

Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1386741890. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Patel confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.