METROMEDIC WALK IN
NPI 1497829253
Family Medicine in New Bedford, MA

Q: What is Health Clinic Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Health Clinic Inc is 1497829253. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Metromedic Walk In.

Q: What is Health Clinic Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Health Clinic Inc was last updated on May 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since November 20, 2006

1155 PURCHASE ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740(508) 997-2900(508) 991-4432 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Metromedic Walk In NPPES

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

METROMEDIC WALK IN (NPI 1497829253) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in New Bedford, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Tushar C Patel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497829253

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Legal Business NameHEALTH CLINIC INC

Location Address1155 PURCHASE STNew Bedford, MA 02740

Mailing Address429 Plymouth AveFall River, MA 02721 · (508) 679-0010 · Fax (508) 672-4679

Phone(508) 997-2900

Fax(508) 991-4432

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialTushar C PatelOwner · (508) 997-2900

Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2015

✔ NPI 1497829253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X

1155 PURCHASE ST, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMetromedic Walk In

Other Identifiers 4

Other274212RI · Blue Shield

Medicaid9710442MA

OtherM17940MA · Blue Shield

Medicare UPIND82905MA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Metromedic Walk In is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Metromedic Walk In, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Tushar Patel, MD

Family Practice

NPI 1861566606

1155 PURCHASE ST
New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 997-2900

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Health Clinic Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Health Clinic Inc is 1497829253. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Metromedic Walk In.

Where is Health Clinic Inc located?

Health Clinic Inc is located at 1155 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740. The listed phone number is (508) 997-2900.

What is Health Clinic Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Health Clinic Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Health Clinic Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Health Clinic Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Family Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Health Clinic Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Health Clinic Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Health Clinic Inc 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 Health Clinic Inc was last updated on May 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.