Quick answers
- Does Suman N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suman 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 Suman N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 226 Original Medicare patients and 1,828 services for Suman N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suman N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1437225174. 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 Suman 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 | 226 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,828 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)1,186 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)244 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)101 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)51 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 cholesterol73%
- Diabetes61%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Suman N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6850 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 217Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 901‑7855
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suman N. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meticulous Health Care PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Van Nuys
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Van Nuys, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meticulous Health Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437225174 |
| 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