Quick answers
- Does Ghanshyam Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ghanshyam 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 Ghanshyam Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,098 Original Medicare patients and 4,200 services for Ghanshyam Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ghanshyam Patel's NPI number?
- 1275542508. 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 Ghanshyam 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 | 1,098 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,200 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)827 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)627 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)571 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)467 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)263 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Heart failure54%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Ghanshyam Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ghanshyam 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.
- Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFort Payne, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010012
- Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010040
- Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010005
- Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010046
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where Ghanshyam Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1642 -A Pehlam Rd SJacksonville, AL 36265 (256) 543‑1222
- 600 S 3rd StGadsden, AL 35901 (256) 467‑4731
- 808 S 4th StGadsden, AL 35901 (256) 543‑3047
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ghanshyam Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prime Healthcare Services-Gadsden Physician Management LLC78 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Alabama →
Other cardiologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prime Healthcare Services-Gadsden Physician Management LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275542508 |
| 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