Individual provider

Sima Patel, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Medicare enrolled

Sima Patel, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in New Brunswick, NJ, registered under NPI 1972969350.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 254 EASTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
25MA10419100 NJ Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism… primary

This provider holds licence 25MA10419100 issued in NJ. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Endocrinology
PAC ID
2769729656
Enrollment ID
I20190131000200

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Endocrinology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism covers

An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RE0101X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1972969350 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 14, 2016
Last updatedOct 29, 2018
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 254 EASTON AVE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-8600
Mailing address 11 TOBIN PL
Colonia, NJ 07067
The last update on file is Oct 29, 2018. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1972969350 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 0 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 9 7 2 9 6 9 3 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 5 2 9 6 9 3 1

Sum = 70 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1972969350?
NPI 1972969350 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Sima Patel, MD in New Brunswick, NJ. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism cover?
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
How do I contact Sima Patel, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (732) 745-8600, last updated Oct 29, 2018. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Sima Patel, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1972969350 a valid number?
Yes. 1972969350 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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