KARAN S PATEL MD
NPI 1821443284
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Chicago, IL
About Karan S Patel Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARAN S PATEL MD (NPI 1821443284) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.159458) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Westerly Hospital, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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
Karan S 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Karan Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
North Franklin, CT 06254
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Norwich Orthopedic Group PC
- 45 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Westerly Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Westerly, RIOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHICAGO, IL 60612
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 Karan Patel's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karan Patel is 1821443284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2016.
Where is Karan Patel located?
Karan Patel practices at 1611 W Harrison St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 432-2300.
What is Karan Patel's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.
Is Karan Patel enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karan 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 organization bills Medicare for Karan Patel's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karan Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to Norwich Orthopedic Group, P.C. (North Franklin, CT). 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 Karan Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Karan Patel accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karan 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 Karan Patel affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Karan Patel is affiliated with Westerly Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karan Patel was last updated on June 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.