MELVINA PATEL
NPI 1659515302
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Avenel, NJ

Active since April 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1348 SAINT GEORGES AVE, AVENEL, NJ 07001(732) 795-2721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 6, 2024, Nov 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Melvina Patel NPPES

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

MELVINA PATEL (NPI 1659515302) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Avenel, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11272800) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659515302
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X
Provider Legal NameMELVINA PATEL
Location Address1348 SAINT GEORGES AVEAvenel, NJ 07001-1134
Mailing Address1348 Saint Georges AveAvenel, NJ 07001-1134 · (732) 795-2721
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1659515302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RB0002X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11272800
Definition
An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 265682 (NY)
1348 SAINT GEORGES AVE, Avenel, NJ 07001

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1525 Route 73 N Ste 117Marlton, NJ 08053-3422 · Phone (888) 803-3370
Location 2156 William St Rm 303New York, NY 10038-5307 · Phone (888) 803-3370

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melvina Patel 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 ID9931350691
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250505000982
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Melvina Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
156 WILLIAM ST RM 303
New York, NY 10038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
5645 MAIN ST
Flushing, NY 11355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 645 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
525 ROUTE 73 N STE 117
Marlton, NJ 08053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 28 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Extra heavy duty wheelchair K0007
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$43.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.20 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.

Dentist (General Practice)
1348 SAINT GEORGES AVE
AVENEL, NJ 07001

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 Melvina Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvina Patel is 1659515302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2009.

Where is Melvina Patel located?

Melvina Patel practices at 1348 Saint Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001. The listed phone number is (732) 795-2721.

What is Melvina Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Is Melvina Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvina 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melvina Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melvina Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Circle Medical Care Of New York PC (New York, NY), New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C. (Flushing, NY) and Circle Medical Care Group Of New Jersey PC (Marlton, NJ). Each 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 Melvina Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvina Patel was last updated on June 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.