PANKAJ PATEL, M.D.
MICHIANA GASTROENTEROLOGY, INC
Direct Primary Care
Expert care focused on maintaining health and function as you age.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Graduated
- 1993
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Also practices
- Gastroenterology
- Group practice
- Michiana Gastroenterology, INC · 12 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, managing complex, multi-system conditions that often affect the aging body. Dr. Pankaj Patel practices within the setting of MICHIANA GASTROENTEROLOGY, INC in South Bend, Indiana. Care is provided through a direct-pay model.
This specialty addresses the complex health needs of seniors, managing issues that can arise as the body ages. Management includes chronic disease monitoring, fall prevention, and optimizing function across multiple body systems.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing. Medicare assignment is accepted by the group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does geriatric medicine generally cover?
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health needs of older adults, managing complex, multi-system conditions that often affect the aging body.
Is this provider accepting Medicare patients?
Yes, the group practice accepts Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
Direct-pay means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than through traditional insurance billing.
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