Quick answers
- Does Viren R. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Viren 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 Viren R. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 860 Original Medicare patients and 3,102 services for Viren R. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Viren R. Patel's NPI number?
- 1891137980. 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 Viren 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 | 860 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,102 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,208 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)751 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)433 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)117 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)70 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis44%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Viren R. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Viren 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.
- OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL CenterPeru, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140110
- Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140067
- Saint James HospitalPontiac, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140161
- St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140162
- St Mary Medical CenterGalesburg, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140064
Practice locations
Addresses where Viren R. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 530 NE Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61637 (309) 624‑9011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Viren R. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Illinois Pathology, SC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Peoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Peoria, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Illinois Pathology, SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891137980 |
| 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