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Nephrology

Krunal M. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Suffolk, VA · Portsmouth, VA · Newport News, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Krunal M. Patel, MD is a nephrologist at 3235 Academy Ave, Suite 301, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Phone: (757) 484-9400. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Krunal M. Patel had 486 Original Medicare patients and 9,358 services. NPI 1235393059. 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 Krunal M. 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 Krunal M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krunal 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 Krunal M. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 9,358 services for Krunal M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Krunal M. Patel's NPI number?
1235393059. 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 Krunal 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 patients486
Services billed to Medicare9,358
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)2,349 services
  2. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)1,915 services
  3. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)1,202 services
  4. Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)1,101 services
  5. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,050 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Heart failure45%

Hospitals where Krunal M. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krunal 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Portsmouth Nephrology PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Portsmouth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portsmouth, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Portsmouth Nephrology PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235393059
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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