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- 63 Shaker Rd, Ste 101, Albany, NY 12204
About Dr. Patel
Based in Albany, NY, Rahul K. Patel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Rahul graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in 1999. Rahul is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Rahul provided 2,701 services to 2,329 patients. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1548311319 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (413) 774-7016
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
63 SHAKER RD STE 101
Albany, NY 12204
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,701 services · 2,329 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
79 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
83 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
301 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
256 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
199 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Albany 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rahul K. Patel's specialty?
Rahul K. Patel is an eye doctor in Albany, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rahul K. Patel?
Rahul K. Patel is listed at 63 Shaker Rd Ste 101, Albany, NY 12204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rahul K. Patel?
The number on file is (413) 774-7016. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rahul K. Patel?
Rahul K. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1548311319. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Rahul K. Patel's education?
Rahul K. Patel attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rahul K. Patel have?
Rahul K. Patel has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rahul K. Patel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rahul K. Patel performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rahul K. Patel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rahul K. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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