Quick answers
- Does Alpesh I. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alpesh I. 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 Alpesh I. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 258 services for Alpesh I. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alpesh I. Patel's NPI number?
- 1598967275. 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 Alpesh I. 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 258 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)46 services
- Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)41 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)40 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)38 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on female genitals (00940)15 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Alpesh I. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alpesh I. 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.
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Alpesh I. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2510 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71118 (318) 797‑1743
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alpesh I. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Shreveport Anesthesia2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Shreveport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598967275 |
| 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