Quick answers
- Does Bhumiben K. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhumiben K. 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 Bhumiben K. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 485 services for Bhumiben K. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhumiben K. Patel's NPI number?
- 1467004507. 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 Bhumiben K. 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 485 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)184 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)107 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)51 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)42 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)17 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol52%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes35%
- Anxiety27%
- COPD25%
Hospitals where Bhumiben K. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhumiben K. 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.
- SGMC Berrien CampusNashville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110234
- SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
- SGMC Health LanierLakeland, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111326
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhumiben K. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 116 W Thigpen Ave, Suite DLakeland, GA 31635 (229) 482‑8601
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhumiben K. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SGMC Physician Network Inc133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lakeland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeland, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SGMC Physician Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467004507 |
| 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