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Neurology

Palak S. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Edison, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Palak S. Patel, MD is a neurologist at 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820. Phone: (732) 321-7189. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Palak S. Patel had 314 Original Medicare patients and 577 services. NPI 1366821381. 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.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: 65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820 · Directions
  • Phone: (732) 321‑7189
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: JFK University Medical Center
  • Group practice: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Palak S. 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 Palak S. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Palak S. 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 Palak S. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 314 Original Medicare patients and 577 services for Palak S. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Palak S. Patel's NPI number?
1366821381. 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 Palak S. 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 patients314
Services billed to Medicare577
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)129 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)113 services
  3. Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional (95720)50 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)43 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)40 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%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke48%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Arthritis46%

Hospitals where Palak S. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Palak S. 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.

  • JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Edison

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edison, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366821381
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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