Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC
NPI 1598358905 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Homewood, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dhruva Patel, AGACNP--BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Homewood, AL (NPI 1598358905).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598358905
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP--BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-146452 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
661 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 326 | $98 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 316 | $13 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 19 | $134 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$134 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 123 | 47 |
| Furosemide | 72 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 23 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 64 | 28 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 46 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | 21 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 5 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 (4)
- 817 Princeton Ave SwBirmingham, AL 35211-1333Phone: (205) 226-5900Fax: (205) 226-5937
- 2244 North Rd Ste 108Gardendale, AL 35071-2258Phone: (205) 226-5900Fax: (205) 226-5937
- 3400 Highway 78 E Ste 321Jasper, AL 35501-8951Phone: (205) 226-5900Fax: (205) 226-5937
- 255 Medical Dr Ste 2Winfield, AL 35594-5005Phone: (205) 226-5900Fax: (205) 226-5937
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-02-17
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhruva Patel's NPI number?
- Dhruva Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598358905, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dhruva Patel's specialty?
- Dhruva Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dhruva Patel located?
- Dhruva Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 Rogers Dr Ste 102, Homewood, AL 35209-2018.
- What is Dhruva Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dhruva Patel is (205) 226-5900.
- Does Dhruva Patel accept Medicare?
- Dhruva Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dhruva Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dhruva Patel's NPI (1598358905) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.