DR. NILAM CHIMAN PATEL M.D.
NPI 1275610602
Dermatology in Bessemer, AL
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, maintains 6 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2004).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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.
Secondary Practice Locations 6
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
BESSEMER, AL 35022
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 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.
Where is Nilam Patel located?
Nilam Patel practices at 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 481-7000.
What is Nilam Patel's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
Is Nilam Patel enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Nilam 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 Nilam Patel accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Nilam 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 Nilam Patel was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
