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Ophthalmology

Gitane Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · National City, CA · California

Summary

Gitane Patel, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in La Mesa, CA and National City, CA. NPI 1710171434. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gitane Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
Chicago College Of Medicine And SurgeryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical ParGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Gitane Patel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Gitane Patel at 2 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital and Paradise Valley Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Gitane Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Pasadena, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gitane Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Gitane Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gitane Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gitane Patel?
(800) 898-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gitane Patel's NPI number?
1710171434. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Gitane Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gitane Patel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gitane Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gitane Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Retina Institute of California Medical Group, a California Medical Par77 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Pasadena

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pasadena, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolChicago College Of Medicine And Surgery
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710171434
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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

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians