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Dr. Sheel B Patel, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Fayetteville, NC · enumerated 2006 · practices at Cape Fear Eye Associates.

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

National Provider Identifier

1871540146

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Sheel B Patel
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1726 Metromedical Dr, Fayetteville, NC, 28304
Phone (910) 484-2284
Fax (910) 484-1673
Enumeration date May 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 18, 2011

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2006-00483 (NC) Primary
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
5903685 Medicaid NC -

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Frequently asked questions

What specialty is Sheel Patel?
Sheel Patel is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Is this the official NPI registry?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-05-18.