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Ophthalmology

Pooja S. Patel

Sees patients in Hendersonville, NC · Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Pooja S. Patel (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Hendersonville, NC and Asheville, NC. NPI 1881985463. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pooja S. 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
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Carolina Ophthalmology PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Pooja S. Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hendersonville, NC and Asheville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Pooja S. Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Pooja S. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pooja S. 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 Pooja S. Patel?
(828) 693-1773, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Pooja S. Patel's NPI number?
1881985463. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Carolina Ophthalmology PA10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Hendersonville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hendersonville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881985463
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Sources

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