Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Homewood, AL

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Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care" physician in Homewood, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Nephrology Associates, Pc, Capstone Health Services Foundation Pc and her current practice location is 2700 Rogers Dr Ste 102, Homewood, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 226-5900.

Dhruva Patel is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 1-146452) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598358905.

Contact Information

Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC
2700 Rogers Dr Ste 102,
Homewood, AL 35209-2018
(205) 226-5900
(205) 226-5937

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDhruva Patel
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience4 Years
Location2700 Rogers Dr Ste 102, Homewood, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dhruva Patel attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598358905
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/17/2021
  • Last Update Date: 09/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022423045
  • Enrollment ID: I20210224001370

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dhruva Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598358905NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 1-146452 (Alabama)Secondary
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care 1-146452 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital
Baptist Medical Center EastMontgomery, ALHospital
Baptist Medical Center SouthMontgomery, ALHospital
Prattville Baptist HospitalPrattville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Associates, Pc155733085929
Capstone Health Services Foundation Pc6103724489124

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dhruva Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameWhatley Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063422756
PECOS PAC ID: 8224921705
Enrollment ID: O20040206000846
Entity NameCapstone Health Services Foundation Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740397751
PECOS PAC ID: 6103724489
Enrollment ID: O20040330001160
Entity NameNephrology Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023030152
PECOS PAC ID: 1557330859
Enrollment ID: O20041001000790
Entity NameRenal Associates Of Alabama, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447742168
PECOS PAC ID: 7113271982
Enrollment ID: O20181114000543

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dhruva Patel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC
35 W Lakeshore Dr Ste 200,
Birmingham, AL 35209-7250

Ph: (205) 226-5900		Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC
2700 Rogers Dr Ste 102,
Homewood, AL 35209-2018

Ph: (205) 226-5900

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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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