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 patients | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 511 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)76 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)50 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)47 services
- 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).
- 404 Lincoln DrHerrin, IL 62948 (618) 993‑0056
- 6850 Perimeter Dr, Suite DDublin, OH 43016 (614) 284‑8841
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
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Herrin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Herrin, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Illinois Medical Services NFP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184967598 |
| 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