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Gastroenterology

Vihang V. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Benton, IL · Herrin, IL · Carbondale, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Vihang V. Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist at 404 Lincoln Dr, Herrin, IL 62948. Phone: (618) 993-0056. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vihang V. Patel had 277 Original Medicare patients and 511 services. NPI 1184967598. 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 Vihang V. 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 Vihang V. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vihang V. 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 Vihang V. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 511 services for Vihang V. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vihang V. Patel's NPI number?
1184967598. 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 Vihang V. 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 patients277
Services billed to Medicare511
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)76 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)75 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)50 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)47 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)38 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Depression32%
  • Anxiety32%

Hospitals where Vihang V. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vihang V. 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.

  • Franklin HospitalBenton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141321
  • Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140011
  • Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140164

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vihang V. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP334 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Herrin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Herrin, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184967598
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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