DR. ASHWIN VIREN PATEL MD
NPI 1790945665
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Wilmington, NC

Active since June 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD, WILMINGTON, NC 28403(910) 662-9300(910) 662-9301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2021, Mar 4, 2021, Dec 19, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Ashwin Viren Patel Md NPPES

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

DR. ASHWIN VIREN PATEL MD (NPI 1790945665) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (201201483) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wilmington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790945665
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASHWIN VIREN PATELCredential: MD
Location Address2150 SHIPYARD BLVDWilmington, NC 28403-8052
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857 · (910) 662-9300 · Fax (910) 662-9301
Fax(910) 662-9301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1790945665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 201201483
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD, Wilmington, NC 28403

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · Phone (910) 667-9402 · Fax (877) 665-4450

Accepted 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. Ashwin Viren Patel Md 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 ID2365699121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120829000731
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ashwin Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
2259 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28403 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Genetic Counselor, MS
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Nurse Practitioner
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2150 SHIPYARD BLVD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

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 Ashwin Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashwin Patel is 1790945665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2008.

Where is Ashwin Patel located?

Ashwin Patel practices at 2150 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403. The listed phone number is (910) 662-9300.

What is Ashwin Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Ashwin Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashwin 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 Ashwin Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashwin Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC (Wilmington, NC) and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC). 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 Ashwin Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashwin Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 2 other insurers list Ashwin 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 Ashwin Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashwin Patel is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashwin Patel was last updated on May 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.