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Nigam Patel, M.D.

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About Dr. Patel

Nigam Patel, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Des Plaines, IL specializing in family medicine. Nigam trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Nigam cared for 34 Medicare patients across 50 services. The services billed most often include blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477656684.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 036-099118As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1477656684Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

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 is Nigam Patel's specialty?

Nigam Patel is a family doctor in Des Plaines, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Nigam Patel?

Nigam Patel is listed at 1 N Broadway St, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Nigam Patel?

The number on file is (847) 298-3150. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Nigam Patel's NPI number?

Nigam Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1477656684. 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 Nigam Patel's education?

Nigam Patel attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Nigam Patel been practicing?

Nigam Patel has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Nigam Patel known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Nigam 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 Nigam Patel confirmed this information?

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

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