Rujuta Patel, M.D.
NPI 1497891683 · Hospitalist Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rujuta Patel, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1497891683).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497891683
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-01866 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 465 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 334 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 305 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 113 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 64 | $168 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 65 | 63 |
| Cefdinir | 58 | 56 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 50 | 49 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 41 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 41 | 39 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$169 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1800 E Lake Shore DrDecatur, IL 62521-3810Phone: (217) 464-5811Fax: (217) 464-1318
- 2300 N Edward St Ste 3200Decatur, IL 62526-4192Phone: (217) 876-3660Fax: (217) 876-3665
- 20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461-1010Phone: (844) 740-4445
- 800 E Carpenter StSpringfield, IL 62769-3165Phone: (217) 544-6464Fax: (217) 757-6805
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-29
- Last updated
- 2023-06-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rujuta Patel's NPI number?
- Rujuta Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497891683, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rujuta Patel's specialty?
- Rujuta Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rujuta Patel located?
- Rujuta Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1521 S Staples St Ste 603, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3165.
- What is Rujuta Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rujuta Patel is (361) 884-9244.
- Does Rujuta Patel accept Medicare?
- Rujuta Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rujuta Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Rujuta Patel's NPI (1497891683) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.