Quick answers
- Does Nina Patel-Hinkle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nina Patel-Hinkle 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 Nina Patel-Hinkle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 4,116 services for Nina Patel-Hinkle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nina Patel-Hinkle's NPI number?
- 1073515078. 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 Nina Patel-Hinkle, 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 | 212 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,116 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7329)1,575 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)669 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)161 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)140 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)64 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety29%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Nina Patel-Hinkle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nina Patel-Hinkle 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.
- The Core Institute Specialty HospitalPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 030108
Practice locations
Addresses where Nina Patel-Hinkle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10494 W Thunderbird Blvd, Suite 102Sun City, AZ 85351 (866) 974‑2673
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nina Patel-Hinkle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC250 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other sports medicine doctors in Arizona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arizona — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Orthopedic Research and Education LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine Mid Western University |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073515078 |
| 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