Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rakesh Patel, DO

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Salisbury, NC

  • NPI 1295712305
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
611 Mocksville Ave
Salisbury, NC 281442705
(704) 633-7220
fax (704) 647-0515

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200600610

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295712305. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
24,722
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$759,722
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 11,979 19 $42
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 11,503 14 $13
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 288 46 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 222 113 $122
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 202 106 $171
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 194 38 $122
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 126 18 $1
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 71 26 $60
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 55 22 $14
96401 Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 34 20 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Salisbury Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 2,060. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,679
Transactions
142
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 7 $1,124.64
Amgen INC. 38 $541.86
Janssen Biotech, INC. 16 $273.34
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 12 $250.82
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 12 $203.73
Genzyme Corporation 8 $201.13
Ucb, INC. 8 $195.44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 7 $179.20
Pfizer INC. 11 $152.94
Lilly USA, LLC 6 $136.80
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 6 $134.82
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 4 $93.65
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 3 $58.14
Octapharma USA, INC. 2 $41.62
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $40.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,629
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,050

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,844
Patients
685
Total drug cost
$2,115,610
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 789 199 $4,138
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 684 163 $22,470
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 448 115 $12,070
Enbrel Mini (Etanercept) Brand 154 24 $1,157,288
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 138 61 $16,110
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 118 24 $7,588
Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Brand 94 17 $627,836
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 71 17 $403
Folic Acid Generic 62 19 $300
Colchicine Generic 51 17 $5,972

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rakesh Patel's medical specialty?
Dr. Rakesh Patel practices Rheumatology Physician in Salisbury, NC.
Where does Dr. Rakesh Patel practice?
Dr. Rakesh Patel practices at 611 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury, NC 281442705. Office phone: 7046337220.
What is Dr. Rakesh Patel's NPI?
Dr. Rakesh Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295712305, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rakesh Patel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Patel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rakesh Patel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (HCPCS J7050). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.