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PALKA RAMANLAL PATEL M.D.
NPI 1508184201
Internal Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Active since May 06, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 880-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2024, Jul 3, 2023, May 4, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Palka Ramanlal Patel M.d. NPPES

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

PALKA RAMANLAL PATEL M.D. (NPI 1508184201) is an individual internal medicine provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01072740A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Eskenazi Health, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508184201
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePALKA RAMANLAL PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address720 ESKENAZI AVENUEIndianapolis, IN 46202-5166
Mailing AddressPo Box 637764Cincinnati, OH 45263-7764 · (317) 880-3939
Phone(317) 880-0000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1508184201 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01072740A✔ Licensed in MA · 263215
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 ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 263215 (MA), 01072740A (IN)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 01072740A (IN)
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300009244IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Palka Ramanlal 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 ID4284874363
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171108000846
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 3

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.
71 services22 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.
42 services19 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Eskenazi Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number150024
Location720 Eskenazi AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.99
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.38 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 13

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

JEANIE HAN COLLINS MSA
Social Worker
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-5542
TOAN R. VU MD
Hospitalist
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-0000
ALLEN BROOKS BARTON MD
Emergency Medicine
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, FIFTH THIRD BANK BUILDING 3RD FLOOR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-3900
ALEXIS DANIELLE MERIWEATHER MD
Emergency Medicine
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, FIFTH THIRD BANK BUILDING 3RD FLOOR
INDIANPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-3900
VICTORIA OBERMEIER MMT, MT-BC
Music Therapist
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, SIDNEY & LOIS ESKENAZI HOSPITAL, FOURTH FLOOR, ROOM 004
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-7117
MICHELLE D. WHITE L.M.H.C.
Counselor (Mental Health)
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-7666
MEGAN R SHRADER
Social Worker (Clinical)
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, CIU
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-7666
CHRISTINE ALICIA HUANG MD
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
720 ESKENAZI AVENUE, FT 3
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 880-3881

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 Palka Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Palka Patel is 1508184201. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2010.

Where is Palka Patel located?

Palka Patel practices at 720 Eskenazi Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 880-0000.

What is Palka Patel's specialty?

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

Is Palka Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Palka 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 Palka Patel accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Palka 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 Palka Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Palka Patel is affiliated with Eskenazi Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Palka Patel was last updated on September 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.