Quick answers
- Does Meelan N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meelan N. 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 Meelan N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 1,670 services for Meelan N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meelan N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1801046826. 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 Meelan N. 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 | 450 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,670 |
| Different services or procedures | 113 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)492 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)225 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)180 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)73 services
- Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less (76000)69 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where Meelan N. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meelan N. 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.
- NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214
Practice locations
Addresses where Meelan N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 Franklin Ave, Suite Ul3aandbGarden City, NY 11530 (516) 747‑8900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meelan N. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York University6,134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Garden City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Garden City, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801046826 |
| 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