Dr Bakul Kumar Patel, - Medicare Internal Medicine in Foothill Ranch, CA

Dr Bakul Kumar Patel, is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Foothill Ranch, California. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Centers For Family Medicine and his current practice location is 26740 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (949) 588-9293.

Dr Bakul Kumar Patel is licensed to practice in California (license number A045267) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710932751.

Contact Information

Dr Bakul Kumar Patel,
26740 Towne Centre Dr,
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 588-9293
(949) 588-0409

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bakul Kumar Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience41 Years
Location26740 Towne Centre Dr, Foothill Ranch, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bakul Kumar Patel graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710932751
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456372556
  • Enrollment ID: I20051219000603

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bakul Kumar Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710932751NPI-NPPES
ZZZ65363ZOtherCABLS
PENDINGOtherCAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine A045267 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorialcare Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna hills, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Centers For Family Medicine9931143799105

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. Dr Bakul Kumar Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenters For Family Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467598243
PECOS PAC ID: 9931143799
Enrollment ID: O20050614000191

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. Dr Bakul Kumar 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
Dr Bakul Kumar Patel,
11 Technology Dr,
Irvine, CA 92618-2302

Ph: (949) 923-3250
Dr Bakul Kumar Patel,
26740 Towne Centre Dr,
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

Ph: (949) 588-9293

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