Summary

Dr. Alpa Patel is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with 37 years of experience helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. After completing her medical degree at Geisinger Medical Center Graduate School, she pursued her residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in endocrinology at the same institution in 1999. Dr. Patel holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Patel practices at WellSpan Endocrinology in York, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at WellSpan York Hospital. She focuses on treating patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and lipid disorders in both adults and young people. Her expertise includes advanced diabetes monitoring through continuous glucose systems and comprehensive blood testing to track patient progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Patel highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.7.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 37 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

WellSpan Endocrinology - York

292 Saint Charles WayYork, PA 17402
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
4.7 
37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
York , PAHershey , PAHershey , PAHershey , PA
Med School: Geisinger Medical Center (Graduate School)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alpa P Patel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • EHP Significa
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Alpa P Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alpa P Patel has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Alpa P Patel holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in 1997 and Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from Geisinger Medical Center (Graduate School) in 1999, St Louis Univ School of Medicine in 1994, St Louis University School of Medicine (Graduate School) in 1994, and Univ of California in 1989.

NPI Number

Alpa P Patel's NPI number is 1770512360.

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Which hospitals is Alpa Patel affiliated with?
Alpa Patel is affiliated with Wellspan York Hospital.
Where is Alpa Patel's office located?
Alpa Patel's office is located at 292 Saint Charles Way, York, PA, 17402.

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