Shakumar Patel, MD
NPI 1174151807 · Hospitalist Physician · Valparaiso, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shakumar Patel, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1174151807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174151807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01089254A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
840 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 445 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 157 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 147 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 91 | $160 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 27 | 25 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 15 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$268 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3500 Franciscan WayMichigan City, IN 46360-0021Phone: (219) 852-1524Fax: (219) 933-2288
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-30
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shakumar Patel's NPI number?
- Shakumar Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174151807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shakumar Patel's specialty?
- Shakumar Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shakumar Patel located?
- Shakumar Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383-8947.
- What is Shakumar Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shakumar Patel is (219) 983-8300.
- Does Shakumar Patel accept Medicare?
- Shakumar Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shakumar Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Shakumar Patel's NPI (1174151807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.