Rakesh Patel, M.D.
NPI 1790970085 · Internal Medicine Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1790970085).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790970085
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9500177 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 | 11 |
| Lorazepam | 29 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 26 | — |
| Famotidine | 25 | — |
| Haloperidol | 24 | — |
| Risperidone | 23 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 4 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
- 2007-09-10
- Last updated
- 2007-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Patel's NPI number?
- Rakesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790970085, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Patel's specialty?
- Rakesh Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Patel located?
- Rakesh Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is Dorothea Dix Hospital, Raleigh, NC 27699-0001.
- What is Rakesh Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Patel is (919) 766-0740.
- Does Rakesh Patel accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Patel's NPI (1790970085) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.