Quick answers
- Does Bijal M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bijal M. 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 Bijal M. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 490 Original Medicare patients and 2,109 services for Bijal M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bijal M. Patel's NPI number?
- 1396961777. 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 Bijal M. 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 | 490 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,109 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,428 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)224 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)217 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)135 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)37 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%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Diabetes62%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Bijal M. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bijal M. 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.
- California Pacific Medical Center- Van Ness CampusSan Francisco, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050047
- Eden Medical CenterCastro Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050488
- Highland HospitalOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050320
- St Rose HospitalHayward, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050002
- Washington HospitalFremont, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050195
Practice locations
Addresses where Bijal M. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13851 E 14th St, Suite 308San Leandro, CA 94578 (925) 463‑1318
- 2070 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501 (510) 522‑3700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bijal M. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alameda Health System601 clinicians in the group
- Diablo Infectious Disease Consultative Service Med GRP Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in San Leandro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Leandro, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alameda Health System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396961777 |
| 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