Quick answers
- Does Shirishkuma G. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shirishkuma G. 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 Shirishkuma G. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 840 services for Shirishkuma G. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shirishkuma G. Patel's NPI number?
- 1366540502. 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 Shirishkuma G. 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 840 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)296 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)263 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)81 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)73 services
- Influenza vaccine, trivalent, split virus, preservative-free, 0.5 ml dosage (90656)68 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%
- Depression48%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety37%
- Osteoporosis33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shirishkuma G. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2669 N Florida AveHernando, FL 34442 (352) 637‑2550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shirishkuma G. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Florida Medical Associates, PA24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Florida Medical Associates, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366540502 |
| 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