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General Surgery

Lava Y. Patel, MD

Works at hospitals in Perth Amboy, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Lava Y. Patel, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Perth Amboy, NJ. NPI 1982984977. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lava Y. 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
MaleGender (as listed)
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Lava Y. Patel work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Lava Y. Patel at 1 hospital: Raritan Bay Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Lava Y. Patel see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Old Bridge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Lava Y. Patel's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Lava Y. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lava Y. 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 Lava Y. Patel?
(732) 324-5073, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Lava Y. Patel's NPI number?
1982984977. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Lava Y. Patel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lava Y. Patel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

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

  • 1 Hospital PlzOld Bridge, NJ 08857 (732) 324‑5073
  • 30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601

Group practices

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

  • Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Old Bridge

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Old Bridge, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982984977
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Sources

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