Pooja Patel, MD
NPI 1801100821 · Rheumatology Physician · Tallahassee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pooja Patel, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Tallahassee, FL (NPI 1801100821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801100821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME111156 (FL)
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
15 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
6,973 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 695 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 684 | $123 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 653 | $5 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 644 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 611 | $10 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 596 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 1,162 | 496 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 806 | 320 |
| Gabapentin | 544 | 208 |
| Prednisone | 401 | 179 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 391 | 84 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 274 | 119 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 262 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$365 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
- 2010-08-02
- Last updated
- 2016-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pooja Patel's NPI number?
- Pooja Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801100821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pooja Patel's specialty?
- Pooja Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pooja Patel located?
- Pooja Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1961 Buford Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308-4466.
- What is Pooja Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pooja Patel is (850) 216-2977.
- Does Pooja Patel accept Medicare?
- Pooja Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pooja Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Pooja Patel's NPI (1801100821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.