Quick answers
- Does Hiral D. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hiral D. 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 Hiral D. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 21 Original Medicare patients and 28 services for Hiral D. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hiral D. Patel's NPI number?
- 1265281042. 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 Hiral D. 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
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 cholesterol57%
- High blood pressure52%
Hospitals where Hiral D. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hiral D. 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.
- Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330285
Practice locations
Addresses where Hiral D. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 601 Elmwood Ave BoxRochester, NY 14642 (585) 273‑3937
- 82 Holland StRochester, NY 14605 (585) 423‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hiral D. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Strong Eye Care39 clinicians in the group
- Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Strong Eye Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2024 (2 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265281042 |
| 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