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Gastroenterology

Dhruv P. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Folsom, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Dhruv P. Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 220, Folsom, CA 95630. Phone: (916) 983-4444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dhruv P. Patel had 268 Original Medicare patients and 1,440 services. NPI 1932561123. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1580 Creekside Dr, Suite 220, Folsom, CA 95630 · Directions
  • Phone: (916) 983‑4444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mercy Hospital of Folsom
  • Group practice: Gastroenterology Medical Clinic
  • Medical school: graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dhruv P. Patel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Dhruv P. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dhruv P. 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 Dhruv P. Patel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 1,440 services for Dhruv P. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dhruv P. Patel's NPI number?
1932561123. 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 Dhruv P. 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 patients268
Services billed to Medicare1,440
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)338 services
  2. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)158 services
  3. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)109 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)104 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)87 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Dhruv P. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dhruv P. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dhruv P. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dhruv P. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastroenterology Medical Clinic8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Folsom

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Folsom, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Medical Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932561123
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians