Praful Patel, M.D.
NPI 1821020074 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Dothan, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praful Patel, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Dothan, AL (NPI 1821020074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821020074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22261 (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
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
205 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 | 76 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $81 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 29 | $35 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 19 | $39 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 15 | $3 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76856 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 123 | 47 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 58 | 11 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 40 | — |
| Estrogens, Conjugatedbrand: Premarin | 34 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 31 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 29 | 18 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27,317 across 49 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
- 2024-09-11
- Certified
- 2024-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praful Patel's NPI number?
- Praful Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821020074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praful Patel's specialty?
- Praful Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praful Patel located?
- Praful Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1118 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301-3007.
- What is Praful Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praful Patel is (334) 793-3900.
- Does Praful Patel accept Medicare?
- Praful Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praful Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Praful Patel's NPI (1821020074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.