Raju Patel, M.D
NPI 1538172754 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Raju Patel, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1538172754).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538172754
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A51280 (CA)
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
19 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
2,211 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 | 935 | $101 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 374 | $25 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 181 | $108 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 136 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 106 | $134 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 169 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 955 | 266 |
| Metformin Hcl | 616 | 171 |
| Losartan Potassium | 542 | 129 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 479 | 116 |
| Gabapentin | 473 | 115 |
| Lisinopril | 452 | 135 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$909 across 57 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
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2014-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raju Patel's NPI number?
- Raju Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538172754, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raju Patel's specialty?
- Raju Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raju Patel located?
- Raju Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2615 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93301-2819.
- What is Raju Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raju Patel is (661) 635-3000.
- Is Raju Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Raju Patel's NPI (1538172754) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.