Quick answers
- Does Swetang M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Swetang M. 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 Swetang M. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 360 Original Medicare patients and 1,935 services for Swetang M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Swetang M. Patel's NPI number?
- 1164436606. 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 Swetang M. 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 | 360 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,935 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)366 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)212 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)93 services
- Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity (99496)39 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Swetang M. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Swetang M. 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.
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
Practice locations
Addresses where Swetang M. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2587 Henderson DrJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 938‑3200
- 612 College StJacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 347‑2154
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Swetang M. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Onslow3 clinicians in the group
- Swetang Patel, MD, PA3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Onslow
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164436606 |
| 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