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DR. MEHUL MADHUKANT PATEL M.D.
NPI 1689931404
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Mehul Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mehul Patel is 1689931404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2012.

Q: What is Mehul Patel's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mehul Patel was last updated on October 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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 April 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.7/100

CMS Quality Rating

975 E 3RD ST, HOSPITALIST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 266-1490(423) 778-2108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Mehul Madhukant Patel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MEHUL MADHUKANT PATEL M.D. (NPI 1689931404) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Georgia (114552) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Canton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689931404

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. MEHUL MADHUKANT PATELCredential: M.D.

Location Address975 E 3RD ST, HOSPITALISTChattanooga, TN 37403-2147

Mailing Address975 E 3rd St, Attn: Provider EnrollmentChattanooga, TN 37403-2147 · (423) 778-3110 · Fax (423) 778-3146

Phone(423) 266-1490

Fax(423) 778-2108

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateApril 18, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2026

NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1689931404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 114552✔ Licensed in TN · 52757

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.

975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1450 Northside Cherokee BlvdCanton, GA 30115-8015 · Phone (770) 224-1000 · Fax (770) 224-2451

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Mehul Madhukant 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 ID3274775796

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150729010181

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

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

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority

Same address

Internal Medicine

975 E 3RD ST
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
533 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154751931 (423) 778-5630

Erlanger Health

0.1 mi

Internal Medicine

979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
679 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

5.0 mi

Internal Medicine

5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
570 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870

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 2

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.

107 services104 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.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110001

Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County

Birthing friendly

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number341328

Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County

Emergency services

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440104

Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tennova Health Care-Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440185

Location2305 Chambliss Ave NWCleveland, TN 37311 · Bradley County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

94.7/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

89.41

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MEGAN A SPEARS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 778-7977

DAVID SHVED D.O.

Hospitalist

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 778-5179

JASON DEDEKER MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 778-7000

WILLIAM MICHAEL BRITT JR.

Internal Medicine

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 778-3894

MR. EDWARD BRIAN HALLOCK CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

MRS. DEBORAH K WESTBROOK L.C.S.W.

Social Worker (Clinical)

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 778-7654

BRETT ESCARZA M.D.

Anesthesiology

975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

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 Mehul Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mehul Patel is 1689931404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2012.

Where is Mehul Patel located?

Mehul Patel practices at 975 E 3rd St Hospitalist, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 266-1490.

What is Mehul Patel's specialty?

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

Is Mehul Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mehul 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 Mehul Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mehul Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Chattanooga, TN), Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN) and Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN). 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 Mehul Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mehul Patel accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Mehul 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 Mehul Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mehul Patel is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, Erlanger Medical Center and Tennova Health Care-Cleveland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mehul Patel was last updated on October 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.