Quick answers
- Does Pankaj J. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pankaj J. 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 Pankaj J. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,250 Original Medicare patients and 2,747 services for Pankaj J. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pankaj J. Patel's NPI number?
- 1053374256. 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 Pankaj J. 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 | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,747 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)633 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)532 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)356 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)264 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)237 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Pankaj J. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pankaj J. 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.
- AdventHealth Lake WalesLake Wales, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100099
- AdventHealth SebringSebring, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100109
- HCA Florida Highlands HospitalSebring, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100049
Practice locations
Addresses where Pankaj J. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1009 Sebring Pkwy, Suite 101Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385‑5179
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pankaj J. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Thakkar Patel and Avalos MD'S LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Sebring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sebring, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Thakkar Patel and Avalos MD'S LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053374256 |
| 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