Mr Hitendra Patel, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in La Jolla, CA

Mr Hitendra Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in La Jolla, California. He graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and his current practice location is 3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 822-3115.

Mr Hitendra Patel is licensed to practice in California (license number C14440) 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 1356327316.

Contact Information

Mr Hitendra Patel, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr,
La Jolla, CA 92093-2640
(858) 822-3115
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Hitendra Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience29 Years
Location3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, 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:
  • Mr Hitendra Patel graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356327316
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325074792
  • Enrollment ID: I20161020001599

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Hitendra Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356327316NPI-NPPES
207264003MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 2004032535 (Missouri)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology C14440 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

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. Mr Hitendra Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

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. Mr Hitendra 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
Mr Hitendra Patel, MD
Po Box 232410, Ste 800,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Ph: (619) 543-6164
Mr Hitendra Patel, MD
3855 Health Sciences Dr,
La Jolla, CA 92093-2640

Ph: (858) 822-3115

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