Quick answers
- Does Nandlal M. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nandlal M. 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 Nandlal M. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 293 services for Nandlal M. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nandlal M. Patel's NPI number?
- 1891702734. 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 Nandlal M. 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 293 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)108 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)39 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)11 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)11 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 cholesterol67%
- Diabetes65%
- Depression62%
- Anxiety53%
- Arthritis44%
Hospitals where Nandlal M. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nandlal M. 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.
- Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
- Hi-Desert Medical CenterJoshua Tree, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050279
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro HospitalEl Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050045
- Pioneers Memorial Healthcare DistrictBrawley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050342
Practice locations
Addresses where Nandlal M. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1150 M Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323‑6511
- 1550 N Park AvePomona, CA 91768 (216) 273‑9800
- 590 S Indian Hill BlvdClaremont, CA 91711 (216) 273‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nandlal M. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- First Choice Physician Partners127 clinicians in the group
- Wound MD PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in First Choice Physician Partners
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891702734 |
| 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