Quick answers
- Does Milan N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Milan N. 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 Milan N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 553 services for Milan N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Milan N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1306256896. 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 Milan N. 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 | 208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 553 |
| Different services or procedures | 108 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)54 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)40 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (76942)37 services
- Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)25 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)20 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)52%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety45%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Milan N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030 (713) 792‑2121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Milan N. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 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) | 1306256896 |
| 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
- 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