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Tushar C Patel, MD

Family Medicine Physician in New Bedford, MA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1861566606

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Tushar C Patel
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1155 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, 02740
Phone (508) 997-2900
Fax (508) 991-4432
Enumeration date Nov 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Dec 5, 2011

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 51540 (MA) Primary
208D00000X General Practice Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 51540 (MA) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
274212 Other RI BLUE SHIELD
PAJ05167 Other MA BLUE SHIELD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Tushar Patel?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Tushar Patel is 1861566606, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Tushar Patel practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in New Bedford, MA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-12-05.