Nilam Patel, M.D.
NPI 1275610602 · Dermatology Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275610602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 28169 (AL)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
619 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 237 | $159 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 159 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 147 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 76 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$194 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 127 |
| Methocarbamol | 77 | 77 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 67 | 67 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 61 | 57 |
| Cefdinir | 55 | 54 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 47 | 47 |
| Prednisone | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$281 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 (6)
- 615 1st St NAlabaster, AL 35007-8892Phone: (205) 624-2100
- 450a Century Park S Ste 200Birmingham, AL 35226-3910Phone: (205) 624-2100
- 1320 Woodfin LnClanton, AL 35045-8732Phone: (205) 624-2100
- 1205 County Road 1466Cullman, AL 35058-0795Phone: (256) 739-9711
- 2427 Glasscott PTHoover, AL 35226-6323Phone: (205) 223-9537
- 41 Eminence Way Ste CPell City, AL 35128-2337Phone: (205) 624-2100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2024-11-25
- Certified
- 2024-11-25
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.