Quick answers
- Does Neelakshi Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neelakshi 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 Neelakshi Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 428 Original Medicare patients and 59,796 services for Neelakshi Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neelakshi Patel's NPI number?
- 1508956475. 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 Neelakshi 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 | 428 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59,796 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)40,000 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)9,001 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)664 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)439 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)415 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Osteoporosis56%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Neelakshi Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neelakshi 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.
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050308
- Good Samaritan HospitalSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050380
- Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441
Practice locations
Addresses where Neelakshi Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15425 Los Gatos Blvd, Suite 120Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 340‑5700
- 50 E Hamilton AveCampbell, CA 95008
- 50 E Hamilton Ave, Suite 280Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 227‑2646
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neelakshi Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Healthcare Alliance327 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Healthcare Alliance
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) | 1508956475 |
| 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