Quick answers
- Does Tarak V. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tarak V. 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 Tarak V. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 209 Original Medicare patients and 6,929 services for Tarak V. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tarak V. Patel's NPI number?
- 1578751871. 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 Tarak V. 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 | 209 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,929 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)879 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)206 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)11 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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%
- Diabetes57%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Heart failure53%
Hospitals where Tarak V. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tarak V. 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.
- Northside Hospital DuluthDuluth, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110252
- Northside Hospital GwinnettLawrenceville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110087
- Piedmont Eastside Medical CenterSnellville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110192
Practice locations
Addresses where Tarak V. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Medical WaySnellville, GA 30078 (770) 736‑2283
- 5400 Laurel Springs Pkwy, Suite 1404Suwanee, GA 30024 (678) 347‑2153
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tarak V. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation840 clinicians in the group
- Infectious Disease Consultants PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578751871 |
| 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