Physician Profile

Neela K. Patel, MD

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About Dr. Patel

Based in San Antonio, TX, Neela K. Patel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — geriatric medicine. Neela is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Neela cared for 429 Medicare patients across 623 services. The services billed most often include residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes.

Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1992

Specialty

Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine (Primary)
Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenseN1047
NPI1558546572
NPI issued01/09/2008

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
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
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 is Dr. Patel's specialty?

Dr. Patel is a family doctor in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Patel?

Dr. Patel is listed at 2833 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Patel?

The number on file is (210) 450-9890. 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 1558546572. 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

What is Dr. Patel's medical education?

Dr. Patel attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Patel known for?

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.