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Dr. Prakash Bhanughac Patel , MD

Internal Medicine • Springfield, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Prakash Patel, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Springfield, GA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Patel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Effingham Medical Partners, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1571 Highway 21 S

Springfield, GA 313295214

Telephone 9127547500
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Springfield, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patel (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
2,560 68 $1.00 $0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
1,050 379 $148.00 $120.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
969 392 $20.00 $8.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
568 274 $102.00 $85.18
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
422 79 $6.00 $0.11
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
294 221 $16.00 $15.86
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
231 231 $167.00 $121.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
212 82 $40.00 $13.16
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
152 27 $22.00 $0.43
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
128 57 $51.00 $15.71
90656 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage
127 127 $32.00 $21.56
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
125 125 $47.00 $30.39
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
108 66 $17.00 $3.28
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)
93 84 $105.00 $39.24
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
39 39 $90.00 $78.55
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use
30 30 $285.00 $269.99
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine
30 30 $47.00 $30.39
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
23 22 $86.00 $13.44
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment
21 21 $173.00 $150.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $173.00 $105.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
13 12 $22.00 $6.37
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
11 11 $167.00 $157.47
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
11 11 $20.00 $17.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 045909

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000799092F (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Effingham Medical Partners, Llc

1571 Hwy 21 S, Springfield, GA 313295214

Phone: 9127547500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners
Kaitlyn Kelly , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023811270

Physician Assistant

Jennifer Henson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063448090

Physician Assistant

Dr. Jacob Elliott , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1174225411

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelli Stewart , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1235781766

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ryan Ratchford , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1336735356

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nancy Flategraff , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1346776002

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2019

Registered at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313295214 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2019

Registered at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313295214 (Tel: 9127547500)

NPI Profile Active November 04, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2009

Registered at 499 HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313293021 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2009

Registered at 499 HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313293021 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2009

Recorded as PRAKASH PATEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #045909 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700987575
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 26, 2006
Last Update: January 02, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1571 Highway 21 S

Springfield, GA 313295214

Phone: 9127547500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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