Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Gastroenterology

Nihal K. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Putnam, CT · Hartford, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Nihal K. Patel, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Putnam, CT and Hartford, CT. NPI 1720375090. 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 Nihal K. 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.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Hartford HospitalGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Nihal K. Patel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Nihal K. Patel at 2 hospitals: Day Kimball Hospital and Hartford Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Nihal K. Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Enfield, CT, Glastonbury, CT and Putnam, CT. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Nihal K. Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty.
Does Nihal K. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nihal K. 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.
Does Nihal K. Patel offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Nihal K. Patel offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Nihal K. Patel?
(860) 253-6867, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Nihal K. Patel's NPI number?
1720375090. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Nihal K. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nihal K. 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 Nihal K. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nihal K. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Hartford Hospital1,044 clinicians in the group
  • Connecticut Gi PLLC248 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Connecticut →

Other gastroenterologists in Enfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Enfield, CT — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Enfield →

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Massachusetts Medical School
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720375090
CorrectionsReport 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

  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