ANKIT PATEL M.D. – NPI #1790046373
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

ANKIT PATEL is a physician located in CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790046373 to ANKIT PATEL on May 31, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 05, 2026. 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 ANKIT PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
ANKIT PATEL

NPI Number
1790046373
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANKIT PATEL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1962 CHARLIE HALL BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Phone: (843) 722-8000 Fax: (843) 647-6066
5 Other location(s):
500 University Dr
Div of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, HU 33,
Hershey, PA 17033-2360
Phone: (717) 531-1017
Fax: (717) 531-0061
180 Wingo Way Ste 305
MT Pleasant, SC 29464-1812
Phone: (843) 722-8000
Fax: (843) 647-6066
2001 2nd Ave Ste 101
Summerville, SC 29486-7887
Phone: (843) 722-8000
Fax: (843) 647-6066
328 Midland Pkwy
Summerville, SC 29485-8102
Phone: (843) 722-8000
Fax: (843) 647-6066
146 E Hospital Dr Ste 400
West Columbia, SC 29169-4800
Phone: (803) 936-3300
Fax: (803) 936-7735
Mailing address
2001 2ND AVE STE 101
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486-7887
Phone: (843) 793-5182 Fax: (843) 266-5125
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 05, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANKIT PATEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidSC523311
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)
SC 52331

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ANKIT PATEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BON SECOURS-ST FRANCIS XAVIER HOSPITAL
      2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRIVE
      CHARLESTON, SC 29414
    • ROPER HOSPITAL
      316 CALHOUN ST
      CHARLESTON, SC 29401
    • ROPER ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL-BERKELEY INC
      300 CALLEN BLVD
      SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
    • TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
      9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
      CHARLESTON, SC 29406

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