RUJUTA H PATEL M.D.
NPI 1497891683
Hospitalist in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since January 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1521 S STAPLES ST STE 603, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 884-9244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2023, Jul 21, 2022, May 24, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Rujuta H Patel M.d. NPPES

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

RUJUTA H PATEL M.D. (NPI 1497891683) is an individual hospitalist provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Illinois (036138981) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497891683
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRUJUTA H PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1521 S STAPLES ST STE 603Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3165
Mailing AddressPo Box 6696Corpus Christi, TX 78466-6696 · (361) 985-1221
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2023
NPI 1497891683 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036138981
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2006-01866 (NC), 036138981 (IL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X · License 0101248134 (VA)
1521 S STAPLES ST STE 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11800 E Lake Shore DrDecatur, IL 62521-3810 · Phone (217) 464-5811 · Fax (217) 464-1318
Location 2800 E Carpenter StSpringfield, IL 62769-3165 · Phone (217) 544-6464 · Fax (217) 757-6805
Location 320201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010 · Phone (844) 740-4445
Location 42300 N Edward St Ste 3200Decatur, IL 62526-4192 · Phone (217) 876-3660 · Fax (217) 876-3665

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1497891683VA
Medicaid342366703TX

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

Rujuta H 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 ID4789736273
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160707002224
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 6

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 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.
465 services258 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
334 services318 patients
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.
305 services159 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
113 services110 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
64 services64 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Peoria, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140067
Location530 NE Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61637 · Peoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Ottawa, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140110
Location1100 E Norris DriveOttawa, IL 61350 · La Salle County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140135
Location2300 North Edward StreetDecatur, IL 62526 · Macon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint James Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pontiac, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140161
Location2500 West Reynolds StreetPontiac, IL 61764 · Livingston County
Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140162
Location2200 E WashingtonBloomington, IL 61701 · Mc Lean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
5 suppliers47 claims49 services$22.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$6.45 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
5 suppliers44 claims46 services$103.35 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

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1521 S STAPLES ST STE 603
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404

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 Rujuta Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rujuta Patel is 1497891683. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2007.

Where is Rujuta Patel located?

Rujuta Patel practices at 1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 884-9244.

What is Rujuta Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Rujuta Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rujuta 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 Rujuta Patel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Rujuta 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 Rujuta Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rujuta Patel is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Saint James Hospital and St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rujuta Patel was last updated on June 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.