Quick answers
- Does Nilesh Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nilesh 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 Nilesh Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 212 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Nilesh Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nilesh Patel's NPI number?
- 1518931112. 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 Nilesh 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 | 212 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 227 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)62 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)15 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)14 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)13 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nilesh Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3445 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 110Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325‑4555
- 5700 San Fernando RdGlendale, CA 91202 (818) 688‑0886
- 6801 Park Ter, Suite 300Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 665‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nilesh Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- La Quality Care Anesthesia Consultants Inc20 clinicians in the group
- Perioperative Anesthesia Consultants8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Torrance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in La Quality Care Anesthesia Consultants Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518931112 |
| 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