Quick answers
- Does Maheshkumar N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maheshkumar 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 Maheshkumar N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,689 Original Medicare patients and 11,001 services for Maheshkumar N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maheshkumar N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1972581015. 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 Maheshkumar 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 | 1,689 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,001 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,231 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,154 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)752 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)657 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)524 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes46%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Maheshkumar N. Patel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maheshkumar 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.
- Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110064
- Piedmont Columbus Regional NorthsideColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110200
- St Francis Hospital- Emory HealthcareColumbus, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110129
Practice locations
Addresses where Maheshkumar N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2122 Manchester ExpyColumbus, GA 31904 (706) 323‑5552
- 2300 Manchester Expy, Suite 2001Columbus, GA 31904 (706) 323‑5552
- 710 Ctr StColumbus, GA 31901 (706) 323‑5552
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maheshkumar N. Patel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Francis Physician Practices LLC222 clinicians in the group
- Columbus Cardiology Associates PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other internal medicine doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Francis Physician Practices LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972581015 |
| 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