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Active NPI 1306837471 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Dhirendra K Patel , MD

Internal Medicine • Decatur, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dhirendra Patel, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Decatur, IL. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1984, Dr. Patel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2981 N MAIN ST.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with Hshs Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, denosumab, 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

2981 N Main St

Decatur, IL 625263259

Telephone 2178779775
Fax 2178779806
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Decatur, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +24.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, IL (7544 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Patel (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Decatur Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg
4,140 38 $61.00 $25.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
1,021 542 $251.00 $126.90
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
922 437 $20.00 $8.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
235 88 $141.00 $79.51
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
165 160 $37.00 $31.15
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
161 156 $98.00 $80.53
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
145 47 $39.00 $14.05
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
84 81 $43.00 $16.50
81003 Automated urinalysis test
82 58 $8.00 $2.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
77 64 $178.00 $90.11
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
64 56 $402.00 $205.17
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
62 58 $267.00 $130.94
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
55 48 $206.00 $114.56
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
47 25 $202.00 $119.73
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine
44 44 $37.00 $31.15
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use
44 44 $395.50 $289.99
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
38 18 $77.00 $49.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
34 33 $391.00 $174.31
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing
33 29 $91.00 $16.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
29 29 $137.00 $79.47
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
20 19 $50.00 $14.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $330.00 $167.67
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
13 12 $34.00 $9.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-03
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License IL 036078503

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.

Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0300X

State License IL 036078503

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036078503 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hshs Medical Group Inc

2981 N Main St, Decatur, IL 625263259

Phone: 2178779775

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
Mary Coventry , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1275694937

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Carlos Fior , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1336237296

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hima Atluri , MD

Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NPI 1609866052

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #036078503 in IL)

NPI Profile Active March 10, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2011

Registered at 2981 N MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 625263259 (Tel: 2178779775)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2011

Registered at 2981 N MAIN ST, DECATUR, IL 625263259 (Tel: 2178779775)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 10, 2011

Recorded as DHIRENDRA PATEL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 10, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #036078503 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 28, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306837471
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 28, 2005
Last Update: August 03, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2981 N Main St

Decatur, IL 625263259

Phone: 2178779775

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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