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POOJA PATAK
NPI 1376171082
Internal Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since March 29, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2386 SPRINGS RD NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 732-5400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jun 19, 2023, Mar 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Pooja Patak NPPES

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

POOJA PATAK (NPI 1376171082) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-01602) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Research Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376171082
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePOOJA PATAK
Location Address2386 SPRINGS RD NEHickory, NC 28601-3066
Mailing Address2386 Springs Rd NeHickory, NC 28601-3066 · (828) 732-5400
Phone(828) 732-5400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1376171082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-01602✔ Licensed in MO · 2023026690
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2386 SPRINGS RD NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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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

Pooja Patak 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 ID6305377417
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241001000298
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
46 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Research Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260027
Location2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (858) 256-2112
DR. RICHARD WILLIAM POMERANTZ MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5400
MOHAMMAD FAYEZ RUJUBALI MBBS
Internal Medicine
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5400
PETER T. ALFORD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5400
CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5400
JOHN WILKINSON MD
Family Medicine
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 256-2112
MATTHEW LEVI FOWLER DO, PHD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2386 SPRINGS RD NE
HICKORY, NC 28601
Catawba County (828) 732-5400

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 Pooja Patak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pooja Patak is 1376171082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2020.

Where is Pooja Patak located?

Pooja Patak practices at 2386 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 732-5400.

What is Pooja Patak's specialty?

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

Is Pooja Patak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pooja Patak 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.

Is Pooja Patak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Pooja Patak is affiliated with Research Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pooja Patak was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 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.