Alkesh Patel, M.D.
NPI 1679505549 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alkesh Patel, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1679505549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679505549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D50404 (MD)
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
1,558 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 | 763 | $107 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 170 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 164 | $142 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 102 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 257 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 198 | 57 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 195 | 48 |
| Metformin Hcl | 175 | 52 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 173 | 54 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,128 across 44 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-06-11
- Certified
- 2020-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alkesh Patel's NPI number?
- Alkesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679505549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alkesh Patel's specialty?
- Alkesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alkesh Patel located?
- Alkesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044-3273.
- What is Alkesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alkesh Patel is (410) 997-9751.
- Does Alkesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Alkesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alkesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Alkesh Patel's NPI (1679505549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.