Privilege Viewer - Nikhil M Patel, MD

Anesthesiology

Use of local infiltration anesthesia, topical anesthesia and minor nerve blocks.  
(All physicians may apply.  Privileges will be granted with evidence of clinical experience.)

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Aspiration

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Breast biopsy, needle
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Paracentesis
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Thoracentesis
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Endoscopies

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Sigmoidoscopy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Proctoscopy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Proctoscopy with biopsy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Sigmoidoscopy with biopsy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Colonoscopy (Fiberscope) - diagnostic and operative
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Procedure for Prolapse and hemorrhoids
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/25/2016

General Surgery

Incision & drainage abscess & hematoma (superficial)

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Electrocautery, excision of superficial lesions
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Excision, superficial tumors
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Simple evacuation of external thrombolic hemorrhoid
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Incision & drainage pilonidal cyst
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Biopsy, incision & drainage, excision and repair of mouth, tongue, lips, throat, & breast

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Anal fistulotomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Anal fissurectomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Open Appendectomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Appendectomy-Laparoscopic
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Appendectomy-Hemorrhoidectomy 
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Appendectomy-Biopsy or excision, peritoneum or omentum

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Appendectomy-Dilatation of esophagus
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Appendectomy-Secondary suture of abdominal wall for evisceration or dehiscense

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Open
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Laparoscopic
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Femoral
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Incisional
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Inguinal
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Umbilical
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Ventral
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Herniorrhaphy - uncomplicated-Closure of perforated ulcer, tube gastrostomy

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Stomach-Pyloroplasty
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Stomach-Resection
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Stomach-Gastrotomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Stomach-Gastrostomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Stomach-Gastrojejunostomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Stomach-Fistulectomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Stomach-Closure of rectal, colon or small intestinal fistulas

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Hernia - complicated-Open
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Laparoscopic
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Recurrent
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Strangulated
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Ventral
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Splenectomy, Splenorrhaphy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Hernia - complicated-Anoplasty
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Gallbladder-Cholecystotomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Gallbladder-Open Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Gallbladder-Sphincterotomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Gallbladder-Biopsy of pancreas
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Gallbladder-Colonic Resection & Anastamosis
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Abdomino-perineal resection
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Resection with or without GI anastomosis of pancreas

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2006

Gynecological

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Excision of glands (Bartholin's, Skene's)
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Rectocele repair
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Rectovaginal fistula closure
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Laparotomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Pelvic Exenteration
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Muscle biopsy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Removal of foreign body
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Debridement of soft tissue wounds
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

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Intravenous catheters, peripheral
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Cutdown for insertion of catheters
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Central venous catheter placement
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis or shunt
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Plastic Surgery

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Debridement of wounds
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Repair and closure of laceration and skin defects - simple and superficial

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

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Burn wound debridement - simple
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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Skin grafts (less than 5 x 5 cm.): Partial
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Thoracic Surgery

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Tracheostomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2006
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Tube thoracostomy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Thoracotomy for trauma, bleeding, lung biopsy, drainage of empyema or removal of foreign body

Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010

Laser Procedures

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ARGON Contact/Skin
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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ARGON Endoscopy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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CO2 Contact/Skin
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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YAG Contact    
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010
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YAG Endoscopy
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Approved | 4/29/2024 - 3/31/2026 | Granted On: 7/31/2010