Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nilam Patel, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Bessemer, AL

  • NPI 1275610602
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 7 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5000 Medical West Way
Bessemer, AL 350227082
(205) 481-7000
Additional location
1205 County Road 1466
Cullman, AL 350580795
(256) 739-9711
Additional location
1320 Woodfin Ln
Clanton, AL 350458732
(205) 624-2100
Show 4 more locations
Additional location
2427 Glasscott PT
Hoover, AL 352266323
(205) 223-9537
Additional location
41 Eminence Way Ste C
Pell City, AL 351282337
(205) 624-2100
Additional location
450A Century Park S Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 352263910
(205) 624-2100
Additional location
615 1St St N
Alabaster, AL 350078892
(205) 624-2100
Mailing address
2427 Glasscott PT
Hoover, AL 352266323

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 25, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #28169

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275610602. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
742
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$83,642
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 257 244 $166
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 202 191 $8
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 196 190 $113
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 87 83 $199

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Bessemer Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$281
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 2 $261.99
Pfizer INC. 1 $18.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$281

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
684
Patients
674
Total drug cost
$5,570
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 119 118 $344
Naproxen Sodium Generic 68 67 $908
Methocarbamol Generic 59 59 $162
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 54 54 $497
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 52 52 $234
Prednisone Generic 51 49 $104
Methylprednisolone Generic 46 46 $562
Azithromycin Generic 38 38 $186
Cefdinir Generic 38 38 $584
Cephalexin Generic 38 37 $295

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nilam Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Nilam Patel practices Dermatology Physician in Bessemer, AL.
Where does Dr. Nilam Patel practice?
Dr. Nilam Patel practices at 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 350227082. Office phone: 2054817000.
What is Dr. Nilam Patel's NPI?
Dr. Nilam Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275610602, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nilam Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nilam Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nilam Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.