Physician Profile

Gaurang P. Patel, MD

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About Dr. Patel

Based in Decatur, IL, Gaurang P. Patel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Gaurang cared for 674 Medicare patients across 1,099 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1982

Specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL license036075836
NPI1871584946
NPI issued10/28/2005

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

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
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 geriatrician in Decatur, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's address?

Dr. Patel is listed at 2300 N Edward St Suite 3200, Decatur, IL 62526. 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 (217) 876-3660. 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 1871584946. 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

Where did Dr. Patel train?

Dr. Patel attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

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.