Raj Patel, MD
NPI 1164715553 · Ophthalmology Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raj Patel, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1164715553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164715553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-01258 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,917 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 3,580 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 2,283 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,073 | $89 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 340 | $25 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 212 | $126 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 175 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 29 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 29 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 27 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | 15 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 23 | 12 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 21 | 13 |
| Latanoprost | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,898 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-18
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raj Patel's NPI number?
- Raj Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164715553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raj Patel's specialty?
- Raj Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raj Patel located?
- Raj Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Old Village Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3772.
- What is Raj Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raj Patel is (800) 624-6575.
- Does Raj Patel accept Medicare?
- Raj Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raj Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Raj Patel's NPI (1164715553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.