Dr Shilpa J Patel, OD, MS, PHD - Medicare Optometrist in Vestavia Hills, AL

Dr Shilpa J Patel, OD, MS, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Drs Feagin, Gee And Dahl, Pc and her current practice location is 1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200, Vestavia Hills, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 397-9400.

Dr Shilpa J Patel is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-967-TA-525) 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 1407856438.

Contact Information

Dr Shilpa J Patel, OD, MS, PHD
1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200,
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-2860
(205) 397-9400
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shilpa J Patel
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200, Vestavia Hills, 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:
  • Dr Shilpa J Patel attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407856438
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8224097357
  • Enrollment ID: I20150209000969

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shilpa J Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407856438NPI-NPPES
70092YMedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S967TA525 (Alabama)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 4423 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist S-967-TA-525 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Drs Feagin, Gee And Dahl, Pc76189159504

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 Shilpa J Patel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUniversity Of Alabama At Birmingham
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184738478
PECOS PAC ID: 3779487970
Enrollment ID: O20031120000323
Provider NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034
Provider NameDrs Feagin, Gee And Dahl, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104939008
PECOS PAC ID: 7618915950
Enrollment ID: O20050419000133

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 Shilpa J 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 Shilpa J Patel, OD, MS, PHD
1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200,
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-2860

Ph: (205) 397-9400
Dr Shilpa J Patel, OD, MS, PHD
1009 Montgomery Hwy Ste 200,
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-2860

Ph: (205) 397-9400

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