Quick answers
- Does Urmeel H. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Urmeel H. Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Urmeel H. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 394 Original Medicare patients and 160,447 services for Urmeel H. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Urmeel H. Patel's NPI number?
- 1013263110. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Urmeel H. Patel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 394 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 160,447 |
| Different services or procedures | 123 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (J1439)27,750 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)7,400 services
- Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (J1756)3,000 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,782 services
- Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg (J2469)671 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes36%
Hospitals where Urmeel H. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Urmeel H. Patel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- HCA Houston Healthcare KingwoodKingwood, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450775
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450610
- TOPS Surgical Specialty HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450774
Practice locations
Addresses where Urmeel H. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 501 W Medical Ctr BlvdWebster, TX 77598 (281) 332‑7505
- 7848 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX 79915 (915) 599‑1313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Urmeel H. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
- Medical Oncologyalso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Webster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Webster, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013263110 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians