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AAKASH C PATEL MD
NPI 1649731183
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since March 27, 2019PECOS Enrolled
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 333-4655 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2026, Aug 13, 2026, Sep 6, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Aakash C Patel Md NPPES

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

AAKASH C PATEL MD (NPI 1649731183) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (54169) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649731183
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameAAKASH C PATELCredential: MD
Location Address701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7428
Mailing Address701 University Blvd E Ste 400Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7428
Phone(205) 333-4655
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1649731183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 54169
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME162018 (FL)
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Aakash C Patel Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Aakash Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Druid City Physician Services, LLC
Same address
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 702
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639005044 (205) 759-7712

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 5

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

CALEB ELMORE NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-0694
MR. JUSTIN WAYNE SISK NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-0694
DRUID CITY PHYSICIAN SERVICES, LLC
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-0694
ELIZABETH ARDOIN GLASS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 752-0694
BLAIR WARREN
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E STE 400
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (352) 726-1551

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 Aakash Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aakash Patel is 1649731183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2019.

Where is Aakash Patel located?

Aakash Patel practices at 701 University Blvd E Ste 400, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 333-4655.

What is Aakash Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Aakash Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aakash Patel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Aakash Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aakash Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to Druid City Physician Services, LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL). The 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 Aakash Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Aakash Patel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Aakash 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 Aakash Patel was last updated on August 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.