Northwest Health-Porter
85 E US Highway 6, 
Valparaiso, IN 

Overview

Shakumar Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valparaiso, Indiana.

His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in IN

Hospital Affiliations

Northwest Health - Porter
Northwest Health-La Porte
Franciscan Health Crown Point

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwest Health-Porter
85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shakumar Patel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shakumar Patel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakumar Patel by calling their office at 219-983-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shakumar Patel a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakumar Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Kidney Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shakumar Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Shakumar Patel is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Atypical Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Shakumar Patel participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shakumar Patel has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Shakumar Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shakumar Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Shakumar Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-983-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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