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Diagnostic Radiology

Pankaj J. Patwari, MD

Works at hospitals in Gary, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Pankaj J. Patwari, MD is a radiologist at 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402. Phone: (219) 886-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pankaj J. Patwari had 775 Original Medicare patients and 1,108 services. NPI 1568549053. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (219) 886‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Methodist Hospitals Inc
  • Group practice: N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pankaj J. Patwari, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Pankaj J. Patwari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pankaj J. Patwari 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 Pankaj J. Patwari see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 775 Original Medicare patients and 1,108 services for Pankaj J. Patwari. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pankaj J. Patwari's NPI number?
1568549053. 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 Pankaj J. Patwari, 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 patients775
Services billed to Medicare1,108
Different services or procedures97
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)318 services
  2. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)49 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)43 services
  4. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)41 services
  5. Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function (74230)38 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis66%
  • Diabetes47%
  • COPD40%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%

Hospitals where Pankaj J. Patwari works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pankaj J. Patwari 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.

  • Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002

Practice locations

Addresses where Pankaj J. Patwari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Pankaj J. Patwari as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC15 clinicians in the group
  • Advanced Imaging Center LLC12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Gary

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gary, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568549053
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians