Quick answers
- Does Dilipkuma R. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dilipkuma R. 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 Dilipkuma R. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Dilipkuma R. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dilipkuma R. Patel's NPI number?
- 1053363820. 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 Dilipkuma R. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 42 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)47 services
Hospitals where Dilipkuma R. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dilipkuma R. 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.
- Porterville Developmental CenterPorterville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050546
- Sierra View Medical CenterPorterville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050261
Practice locations
Addresses where Dilipkuma R. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 26501 Ave, Suite 140Porterville, CA 93257 (559) 782‑2259
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dilipkuma R. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State of California - Department of Developmental Services15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Porterville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Porterville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State of California - Department of Developmental Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053363820 |
| 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