Quick answers
- Does Sheil S. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sheil 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 Sheil S. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 50 services for Sheil S. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sheil S. Patel's NPI number?
- 1497048961. 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 Sheil 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 patients | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 50 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)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 pressure58%
- High cholesterol42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sheil S. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4330 Medical Dr, Suite 500San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 558‑0122
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sheil S. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellmed Networks, Inc.112 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellmed Networks, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497048961 |
| 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