Quick answers
- Does Babita B. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Babita B. 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 Babita B. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,377 Original Medicare patients and 8,581 services for Babita B. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Babita B. Patel's NPI number?
- 1518974799. 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 Babita B. 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 | 1,377 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,581 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)4,360 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,131 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)772 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)513 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)329 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Babita B. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Babita B. 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.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
- Sentara Halifax Regional HospitalSouth Boston, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490013
Practice locations
Addresses where Babita B. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1129 N Main St, Suite HSouth Boston, VA 24592 (434) 517‑6180
- 1129 N Main St, Suite HucSouth Boston, VA 24592 (434) 517‑6180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Babita B. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
- Halifax Urgent Care5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Halifax Internal Medicine, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 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) | 1518974799 |
| 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