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Ophthalmology

Vaama Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Missouri

Summary

Vaama Patel, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Saint Louis, MO. NPI 1164050530. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vaama Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
7Years since medical school (graduated 2019)
FemaleGender (as listed)
SSM Health Care GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Vaama Patel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Vaama Patel at 1 hospital: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Vaama Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Saint Louis, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Vaama Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Vaama Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vaama Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Vaama Patel?
(314) 977-5200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Vaama Patel's NPI number?
1164050530. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Vaama Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vaama Patel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vaama Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vaama Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2019
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164050530
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians