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- 1222 Trotwood Ave, Suite 603, Columbia, TN 38401
About Dr. Patel
Nilay B. Patel, M.D. practices surgery in Columbia, TN. Nilay is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Nilay provided 3,667 services to 1,338 patients. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619397957.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (931) 381-9338
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1222 TROTWOOD AVE SUITE 603
Columbia, TN 38401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,667 services · 1,338 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
594 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
532 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
498 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
283 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
67 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
576 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
449 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
177 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nilay B. Patel's specialty?
Nilay B. Patel is a general surgeon in Columbia, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nilay B. Patel?
Nilay B. Patel is listed at 1222 Trotwood Ave Suite 603, Columbia, TN 38401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nilay B. Patel?
The number on file is (931) 381-9338. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nilay B. Patel?
Nilay B. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1619397957. 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 Nilay B. Patel's education?
Nilay B. Patel attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nilay B. Patel have?
Nilay B. Patel has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nilay B. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nilay B. Patel performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nilay B. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nilay B. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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