DEVESH N. PATEL MD – NPI #1407840697
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

DEVESH PATEL is a physician located in WEST COVINA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1407840697 to DEVESH PATEL on September 02, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on May 24, 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 DEVESH PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
DEVESH N. PATEL

NPI Number
1407840697
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DEVESH N. PATEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
216 S CITRUS ST STE 395
WEST COVINA, CA 91791
Phone: (626) 348-4239 Fax: (626) 498-0708
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 CA A89330

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

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
DEVESH PATEL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • L A DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
      1711 WEST TEMPLE STREET
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90026
    • LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      4081 E OLYMPIC BLVD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA
      1145 W REDONDO BEACH BLVD
      GARDENA, CA 90247
    • SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      1350 W COVINA BLVD
      SAN DIMAS, CA 91773

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