DINESH G. PATEL MD – NPI #1245209378
Pediatrics

A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.

DINESH PATEL is a physician located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245209378 to DINESH PATEL on March 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0206X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Feb 28, 2012. 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 DINESH PATEL below.

NPI Profile for
DINESH G. PATEL

NPI Number
1245209378
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DINESH G. PATEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
993 D JOHNSON FERRY RD
SUITE 440
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 257-0799 Fax: (404) 503-2280
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for DINESH PATEL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA HMO POS3256923
OTHERAETNA MC PPO7563083
OTHERBLUE CHOICE841530
OTHERBLUE CHOICE PROVIDERS ID52841530002
OTHERCIGNA6192347001
OTHERKAISER10716
OTHERMEDICAID REFERENCE PROVIDREF437527047
OTHERUNITED HEALTH CARE2327772
MEDICAIDGA924538792A
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
2080P0206X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Gastroenterology (Primary)
GA 052480

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

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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