PRAKASH B. PATEL MD – NPI #1700987575
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

PRAKASH PATEL is a physician located in SPRINGFIELD, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1700987575 to PRAKASH PATEL on September 26, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jan 02, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PRAKASH PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
PRAKASH B. PATEL

NPI Number
1700987575
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PRAKASH B. PATEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329-5214
Phone: (912) 754-7500 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PRAKASH PATEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDGA000799092F
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
GA 045909

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Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
PRAKASH PATEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EFFINGHAM HEALTH SYSTEM
      459 GA HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH
      SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      17 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD, SUITE 100
      SAVANNAH, GA 31405
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      2280 EAST VICTORY DRIVE, SUITE B
      SAVANNAH, GA 31404
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      125 SOUTHERN JUNCTION BOULEVARD, SUITE 207
      POOLER, GA 31322

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