Quick answers
- Does Bhaktasharan C. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhaktasharan C. 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 Bhaktasharan C. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 611 Original Medicare patients and 2,192 services for Bhaktasharan C. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhaktasharan C. Patel's NPI number?
- 1053415463. 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 Bhaktasharan C. 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 | 611 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,192 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)583 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)330 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)167 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)138 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety23%
- Diabetes22%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Bhaktasharan C. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhaktasharan C. 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.
- Parkview Medical Center, IncPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060020
- Uch-Memorial Health SystemColorado Springs, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060022
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhaktasharan C. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1400 E Boulder, Suite 2410 Pre Procedure MemorialColorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 365‑6525
- 1400 E Boulder StColorado Springs, CO 80909
- 2920 N Cascade AveColorado Springs, CO 80907 (719) 636‑1201
- 4050 Briargate PkwyColorado Springs, CO 80920
- 4080 Briargate PkwyColorado Springs, CO 80920 (719) 365‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhaktasharan C. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
- Peak Gastroenterology Associates33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Colorado Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado Springs, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 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) | 1053415463 |
| 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