DR. DINKAR N PATEL M.D.
NPI 1831168004
Internal Medicine in Grundy, VA

Active since March 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1520 SLATE CREEK RD, GRUNDY, VA 24614(276) 935-2148(276) 935-7270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Dinkar N Patel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DINKAR N PATEL M.D. (NPI 1831168004) is an individual internal medicine provider in Grundy, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101034343) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Buchanan General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831168004
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DINKAR N PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address1520 SLATE CREEK RDGrundy, VA 24614-6975
Mailing Address1520 Slate Creek RdGrundy, VA 24614-6975 · (276) 935-2148 · Fax (276) 935-7270
Fax(276) 935-7270
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2010
NPI 1831168004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in VA · 0101034343
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.

1520 SLATE CREEK RD, Grundy, VA 24614

Other Identifiers 9

Medicare UPINB05064VA
Other610110700VA · Federal Black Lung
Other178386VA · Anthem Bcbs
Medicaid006091211VA
Medicaid64662224KY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified006691T37VA
Medicaid0083699000WV
Other5592051VA · Aetna
Medicare PINC08037

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Dinkar N 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 ID8820041403
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050223000496
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Buchanan General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grundy, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490127
Location1535 Slate Creek RoadGrundy, VA 24614 · Buchanan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24614 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers33 claims74 services$6.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers15 claims17 services$1.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; with barrier attached, (1 piece), each A5061
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$2.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
4 suppliers28 claims2,940 services$0.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$23.52 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 12

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

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Pediatrics
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Surgery
1520 SLATE CREEK RD, SUITE 101
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Internal Medicine
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Internal Medicine
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614
Internal Medicine
1520 SLATE CREEK RD
GRUNDY, VA 24614

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 Dinkar Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dinkar Patel is 1831168004. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2006.

Where is Dinkar Patel located?

Dinkar Patel practices at 1520 Slate Creek Rd, Grundy, VA 24614. The listed phone number is (276) 935-2148.

What is Dinkar Patel's specialty?

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

Is Dinkar Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dinkar 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.

Is Dinkar Patel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dinkar Patel is affiliated with Buchanan General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dinkar Patel was last updated on March 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.