Dr Akit Patel, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Douglasville, GA

Dr Akit Patel, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Douglasville, Georgia. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastrointestinal Specialist Of Georgia and his current practice location is 6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, Douglasville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (678) 741-5000.

Dr Akit Patel is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 78134) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1225268071.

Contact Information

Dr Akit Patel, MD
6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 200,
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 741-5000
(770) 874-0528



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Akit Patel
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience15 Years
Location6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 200, Douglasville, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Akit Patel attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225268071
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/15/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507156833
  • Enrollment ID: I20171004003294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Akit Patel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225268071NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine BP10034507 (Texas)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 78134 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wellstar Kennestone HospitalMarietta, GAHospital
Wellstar North Fulton HospitalRoswell, GAHospital
Wellstar Cobb HospitalAustell, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastrointestinal Specialist Of Georgia933503282032

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGastrointestinal Specialist Of Georgia
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801975339
PECOS PAC ID: 9335032820
Enrollment ID: O20040206000897

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Akit Patel, MD
711 Canton Rd Ne Ste 300,
Marietta, GA 30060-8949

Ph: (678) 741-5000
Dr Akit Patel, MD
6002 Professional Pkwy Ste 200,
Douglasville, GA 30134

Ph: (678) 741-5000

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Douglasville, GA

Safal Shetty, MD
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Phone: 770-422-1372    
Michael B Piansky, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6043 Prestley Mill Rd Ste B, Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-941-8100    Fax: 678-945-9331
Navinchandra M Ruparelia, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4904 Timber Ridge Dr, Suite 202a, Douglasville, GA 30135
Phone: 770-949-6548    Fax: 770-949-9561
Dr. Gray Akoegbe, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6001 Professional Pkwy Ste 2080, Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 678-715-5080    
Neal K Osborn, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8855 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 678-784-5020    Fax: 678-784-5024
Dr. Kathryn Amanda Mcfarland, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8687 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Douglasville, GA 30134
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Dr. Nana Abena Arthur, M.D.
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