Quick answers
- Does Vatsal K. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vatsal K. 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 Vatsal K. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 308 Original Medicare patients and 2,065 services for Vatsal K. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vatsal K. Patel's NPI number?
- 1639458763. 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 Vatsal K. 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 | 308 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,065 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)704 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)501 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)217 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)196 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)139 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes56%
- Chronic kidney disease54%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Vatsal K. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vatsal K. 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
Practice locations
Addresses where Vatsal K. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4321 Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 392‑7005
- 9130 Columbia AveMunster, IN 46321
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vatsal K. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in East Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Chicago, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639458763 |
| 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