DR. RINKU NAVIN PATEL OD
NPI 1073948212
Optometrist in Bluffton, SC

Active since September 06, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
104 BUCKWALTER PKWY STE 1C, BLUFFTON, SC 29910(843) 757-9588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Rinku Navin Patel Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RINKU NAVIN PATEL OD (NPI 1073948212) is an individual optometrist in Bluffton, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1758) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Loganville, and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073948212
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RINKU NAVIN PATELCredential: OD
Location Address104 BUCKWALTER PKWY STE 1CBluffton, SC 29910-4129
Mailing Address122 Wind Willow DrSavannah, GA 31407-0526 · (803) 347-7083
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2020
NPI 1073948212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in SC · 1758
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
104 BUCKWALTER PKWY STE 1C, Bluffton, SC 29910

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14221 Atlanta HwyLoganville, GA 30052-7316 · Phone (770) 554-5888 · Fax (770) 554-8954

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rinku Navin Patel Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769769215
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170510001283
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29910 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Optometrist
104 BUCKWALTER PKWY STE 1C
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rinku Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rinku Patel is 1073948212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2013.

Where is Rinku Patel located?

Rinku Patel practices at 104 Buckwalter Pkwy Ste 1C, Bluffton, SC 29910. The listed phone number is (843) 757-9588.

What is Rinku Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Rinku Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rinku Patel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rinku Patel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Rinku Patel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rinku Patel was last updated on April 21, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.