Rakesh Patel, DO
NPI 1295712305 · Rheumatology Physician · Salisbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Patel, DO is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Salisbury, NC (NPI 1295712305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295712305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200600610 (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
20 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
1,208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 403 | $119 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 307 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 211 | $15 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 111 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 89 | $165 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 917 | 217 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 870 | 200 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 566 | 140 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Mini | 188 | 25 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 148 | 32 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 108 | 47 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,679 across 145 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
- 2005-12-29
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2020-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Patel's NPI number?
- Rakesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295712305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Patel's specialty?
- Rakesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Patel located?
- Rakesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144-2705.
- What is Rakesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Patel is (704) 633-7220.
- Does Rakesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Patel's NPI (1295712305) 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.