Aarat Patel, MD
NPI 1528203874 · Pediatric Rheumatology Physician · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aarat Patel, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatology Physician provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1528203874).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528203874
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101251775 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
290 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 | 249 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 41 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $90–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 382 | 121 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 284 | 70 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 192 | 48 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 134 | 12 |
| Leflunomide | 87 | 24 |
| Azathioprine | 69 | 14 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88,336 across 101 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
- 2008-12-15
- Last updated
- 2026-02-03
- Certified
- 2026-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aarat Patel's NPI number?
- Aarat Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528203874, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aarat Patel's specialty?
- Aarat Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aarat Patel located?
- Aarat Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1204 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2824.
- What is Aarat Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aarat Patel is (434) 982-3654.
- Does Aarat Patel accept Medicare?
- Aarat Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aarat Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Aarat Patel's NPI (1528203874) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.