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Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD

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(Dr. Nihal Patel, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Massachusetts Medical School (2011)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), colonoscopy

113 Elm Street Suite 303
Enfield, CT 06082

(860) 253-6867

Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health of New England, Hartford Hospital, Hartford Healthcare and CONNECTICUT GI PC.

Office Locations

Hartford Healthcare

10 Jolley Drive Suite 101
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 286-2470

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Hartford Healthcare

113 Elm Street Suite 303
Enfield, CT 06082

(860) 253-6867

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Trinity Health of New England

148 Hazard Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082

(860) 763-8040

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Hartford Healthcare

6 Northwestern Drive Suite 302
Bloomfield, CT 06002

(860) 243-5600

(860) 243-3047

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Hartford Healthcare

85 Seymour Street Suite 1000, Hartford Hospital Gi Endoscopy Unit
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 246-2571

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Some issues Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2013, Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	34
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	22
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	175
hospital care	312
inpatient care	312
minimally invasive procedures	175
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	32
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	56
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	103
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
minimally invasive procedures	103
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	20
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	34
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	113
hospital care	272
inpatient care	272
minimally invasive procedures	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	15
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	46
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	91
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
minimally invasive procedures	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	21
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	26
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	95
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	106
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	106
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	95

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	24
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bloomfield, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	101
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
minimally invasive procedures	101
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	162
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	31
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	14
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2011. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2011)

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board (2014)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health of New England

Hartford Hospital

Hartford Healthcare

CONNECTICUT GI PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bloomfield, CT.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-04-10

AWFUL! During my first visit, he rudely questioned most things I said & when discussing medications to try I told him that I already tried both drugs he was suggesting & one the drugs was on my allergic list & really hurt my stomach. He said that wasn't possible & to take it again anyway...which I reluctantly did with same reaction. When I saw him again I told him about the drug reaction where he again told me that wasn't possible and to continue to take. What a joke. Also he did a procedure on me to which after he NEVER mentioned what he found, in fact when the clinic called to let me know the results they said nothing and told me to come back in 3 years! it was my primary doctor that told me what they did find and we are now working on trying to help the situation. No thanks - never going back. I would give less stars if I could. His bedside manner is also awful!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$752 Skyrizi $436	Rinvoq $174	LINZESS $74	Creon $27	Humira $25	Other $16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$729 ENTYVIO $457	GATTEX $213	EOHILIA $59
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$684 STELARA $593	Tremfya $49	REMICADE $42
AbbVie, Inc.	$611 Viekira $417	Creon $84	Humira $47	$62
Celgene Corporation	$462 ZEPOSIA $382	$80
Other	$3,073 VOQUEZNA $333	LINZESS $319	DUPIXENT $293	IBSRELA $224	TERLIVAZ $173	Other $1,730

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,010
Education	$251
Consulting Fee	$50

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Nihal K. Patel, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC

2024

$19,439.88

Physician Covered Recipient

Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Nihal Patel works as an adult gastroenterology. Clinical interests for Dr. Patel include colonoscopy. Dr. Patel's professional affiliations include Hartford Hospital and Trinity Health of New England. He seems to honor Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Patel's practice in Hartford, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare. He studied medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He trained at Montefiore Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for residency.