Physician Profile
Nikhil M. Patel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Based in Indianapolis, IN, Nikhil M. Patel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Nikhil graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Nikhil cared for 359 Medicare patients across 443 services. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (317) 872-1577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8240 NAAB RD STE 160
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
443 services · 359 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
89 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
43 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
20 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
63 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
44 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
35 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
31 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
28 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other colorectal surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other colorectal surgeons in Indianapolis 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 5
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nikhil M. Patel?
Nikhil M. Patel is a colorectal surgeon in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Nikhil M. Patel's address?
Nikhil M. Patel is listed at 8240 Naab Rd Ste 160, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nikhil M. Patel?
The number on file is (317) 872-1577. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nikhil M. Patel's NPI number?
Nikhil M. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1881699296. 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 Nikhil M. Patel train?
Nikhil M. Patel attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nikhil M. Patel been practicing?
Nikhil M. Patel has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nikhil M. Patel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nikhil M. Patel performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nikhil M. Patel confirmed this information?
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