Quick answers
- Does Pooja N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pooja 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 Pooja N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 470 Original Medicare patients and 16,026 services for Pooja N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pooja N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1801100821. 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 Pooja 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 | 470 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,026 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,980 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)695 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)684 services
- Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation (86140)653 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)644 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%
- Diabetes31%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Pooja N. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pooja 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.
- Doctors Memorial Hospital IncPerry, FL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 101314
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthcareTallahassee, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100135
Practice locations
Addresses where Pooja N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1961 Buford BlvdTallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 216‑2977
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801100821 |
| 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