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Internal Medicine

Bhanu L. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Decatur, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Bhanu L. Patel, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 3414 W Peterson Ave, Suite A, Chicago, IL 60659. Phone: (773) 478-1777. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bhanu L. Patel had 272 Original Medicare patients and 1,388 services. NPI 1134153828. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bhanu L. Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bhanu L. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhanu L. 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 Bhanu L. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 272 Original Medicare patients and 1,388 services for Bhanu L. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bhanu L. Patel's NPI number?
1134153828. 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 Bhanu L. 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 patients272
Services billed to Medicare1,388
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients59

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)408 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)341 services
  3. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)212 services
  4. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)119 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)91 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 cholesterol72%
  • Anxiety61%
  • Depression56%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes44%

Hospitals where Bhanu L. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhanu L. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bhanu L. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134153828
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians