Rinku Patel, PA-C
NPI 1861709628 · Physician Assistant · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rinku Patel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1861709628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861709628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C0004317 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,645 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 277 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 161 | $112 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 154 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Ionized)80047 | 147 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 143 | $7 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 95 | 95 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 55 | 54 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 36 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 18 | 18 |
| Ofloxacin | 16 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 13 | 13 |
| Mupirocin | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 3 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
- 2010-08-31
- Last updated
- 2022-03-10
- Certified
- 2022-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rinku Patel's NPI number?
- Rinku Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861709628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rinku Patel's specialty?
- Rinku Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rinku Patel located?
- Rinku Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 8830 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21236-2401.
- What is Rinku Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rinku Patel is (410) 529-9200.
- Does Rinku Patel accept Medicare?
- Rinku Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rinku Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Rinku Patel's NPI (1861709628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.