DR. NILAM CHIMAN PATEL M.D.
NPI 1275610602
Dermatology in Bessemer, AL

Q: What is Nilam Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nilam Patel is 1275610602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Q: What is Nilam Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nilam Patel was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2024, Mar 21, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Nilam Chiman Patel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NILAM CHIMAN PATEL M.D. (NPI 1275610602) is an individual dermatology provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (28169) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275610602

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NILAM CHIMAN PATELCredential: M.D.

Location Address5000 MEDICAL WEST WAYBessemer, AL 35022-7082

Mailing Address2427 Glasscott PtHoover, AL 35226-6323 · (205) 223-9537

Phone(205) 481-7000

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024

✔ NPI 1275610602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 28169

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License 28169 (AL)

5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, Bessemer, AL 35022

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nilam Chiman Patel M.d. 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 ID6709988363

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070815000380

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

237 services229 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

159 services155 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

147 services144 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

76 services75 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35022 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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 20

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

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