Quick answers
- Does Nigam M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nigam 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 Nigam M. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Nigam M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nigam M. Patel's NPI number?
- 1477656684. 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 Nigam 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)50 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).
- Diabetes75%
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol47%
Hospitals where Nigam M. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nigam 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.
- Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140223
Practice locations
Addresses where Nigam M. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 N Broadway St, The Genesis CenterDes Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 298‑3150
- 1555 W Howard St, Rogers Park Health CenterChicago, IL 60626 (773) 764‑7146
- 7450 W 63rd St, Des Plaines Valley Family Health CenterSummit, IL 60501 (708) 458‑0757
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nigam M. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Access Community Health Network182 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Des Plaines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Plaines, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Access Community Health Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477656684 |
| 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