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KIDNEY CARE ASSOCIATES PA
NPI 1861071060
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Newark, DE

Active since April 05, 2021
400 CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CTR, NEWARK, DE 19702(302) 722-8800(302) 722-8784 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 25, 2025, Nov 14, 2024, Apr 5, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kidney Care Associates Pa NPPES

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

KIDNEY CARE ASSOCIATES PA (NPI 1861071060) is a healthcare organization registered as a nephrology in Newark, Delaware and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Wilmington and lists Dhruval Patel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861071060
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Legal Business NameKIDNEY CARE ASSOCIATES PA
Location Address400 CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CTRNewark, DE 19702-1654
Mailing Address400 Christiana Medical CtrNewark, DE 19702-1654 · (302) 722-8800 · Fax (302) 722-8784
Phone(302) 722-8800
Fax(302) 722-8784
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDhruval PatelOwner · (609) 410-0006
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1861071060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
400 CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CTR, Newark, DE 19702
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1838 N Union StWilmington, DE 19805-5329 · Phone (302) 722-8800 · Fax (302) 722-8784

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kidney Care Associates Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Kidney Care Associates PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Narciso Barrios, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1528783230
400 CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CTR
Newark, DE 19702
(302) 722-8800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Romil Patel, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1225301971
2006 LIMESTONE ROAD SUITE 7
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 355-2383
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.0 mi
Dhruval Patel, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1912101502
1021 GILPIN AVE STE 203
Wilmington, DE 19806
(027) 228-8003
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.6 mi
Sofia Cameron, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821947540
104 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR
Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 449-1601
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi

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

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 Kidney Care Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kidney Care Associates PA is 1861071060. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2021.

Where is Kidney Care Associates PA located?

Kidney Care Associates PA is located at 400 Christiana Medical Ctr, Newark, DE 19702. The listed phone number is (302) 722-8800.

What is Kidney Care Associates PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Kidney Care Associates PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kidney Care Associates PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kidney Care Associates PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Kidney Care Associates PA, in Nephrology and Nurse Practitioner. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Kidney Care Associates PA accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Kidney Care Associates PA 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kidney Care Associates PA was last updated on February 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.