Quick answers
- Does Hiren R. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hiren R. 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 Hiren R. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 249 Original Medicare patients and 3,558 services for Hiren R. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hiren R. Patel's NPI number?
- 1770741373. 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 Hiren R. 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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,558 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)2,314 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)245 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)229 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)187 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)176 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia69%
- Anxiety64%
- Depression59%
- High cholesterol55%
Hospitals where Hiren R. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hiren R. 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.
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Hiren R. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 266 Merrimon AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 253‑6712
- 3016 Cane Creek RdFairview, NC 28730 (352) 216‑7618
- 380 Brevard RdAsheville, NC 28806 (828) 253‑4437
- 91 Victoria RdAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 255‑0076
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hiren R. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CS Pacs 3 Southeast LLC136 clinicians in the group
- NM Pacs 2 LLC112 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CS Pacs 3 Southeast LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — 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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770741373 |
| 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