Ronak Patel, M.D.
NPI 1548605397 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronak Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1548605397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548605397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53574 (AL)
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
13 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
966 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 472 | $156 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 248 | $69 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 89 | $188 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 68 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 66 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$213 across 6 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
- 2013-05-07
- Last updated
- 2018-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronak Patel's NPI number?
- Ronak Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548605397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronak Patel's specialty?
- Ronak Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronak Patel located?
- Ronak Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211-1303.
- What is Ronak Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronak Patel is (205) 783-7970.
- Does Ronak Patel accept Medicare?
- Ronak Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronak Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronak Patel's NPI (1548605397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.