DHARA KETAN PATEL
NPI 1275160095
Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Active since March 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2026, Oct 2, 2023, Jul 27, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dhara Ketan Patel NPPES

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

DHARA KETAN PATEL (NPI 1275160095) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS022809) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a graduate of Edward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia Campus (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275160095
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDHARA KETAN PATEL
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360 · (717) 531-5208 · Fax (717) 531-0119
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-virginia CampusGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 24, 2026
✔ NPI 1275160095 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS022809
Definition
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.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dhara Ketan Patel 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 ID244652931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240613001186
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Dhara Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
4220 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1336448810 (North Carolina)
  • 1,482 clinicians in this Medicare group
Foot and Ankle Surgery
2609 N DUKE ST STE 301
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.32
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.63

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$77.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

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 Dhara Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dhara Patel is 1275160095. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Where is Dhara Patel located?

Dhara Patel practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Dhara Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Dhara Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dhara 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dhara Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dhara Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA), Duke University Health System, Inc. (Durham, NC), Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc (Durham, NC) and Cambridge Public Health Commission (Cambridge, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Dhara Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Dhara Patel accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Taro Health list Dhara 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.

Is Dhara Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dhara Patel is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dhara Patel was last updated on August 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 days 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.