Physician Profile

Shalin S. Patel, MD

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About Dr. Patel

Shalin S. Patel, MD is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Shalin trained at Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2015. Shalin is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Shalin cared for 29 Medicare patients across 29 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine (Additional)
Orthopaedic Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenseT6347
MO license2020010834
NPI1316328826
NPI issued06/11/2015

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 does Dr. Patel specialize in?

Dr. Patel is an orthopaedic surgeon in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Patel located?

Dr. Patel is listed at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's phone number?

The number on file is (713) 792-6161. 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 1316328826. 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 go to medical school?

Dr. Patel attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Patel do most often?

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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