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Edit this profileWhere to find Rajesh K. Patel, MD
- Huntsville location main office
119 Longwood Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801 - Madison location
460 Lanier Rd Ste 201, Madison, AL 35758 - Huntsville location
2007 Gallatin St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
About Dr. Patel
Rajesh K. Patel, MD is a healthcare provider in Huntsville, AL specializing in gastroenterology. According to Medicare claims data, Rajesh cared for 1,577 Medicare patients across 5,153 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346239456.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (256) 533-6488
- Email not available
Practice Locations
119 LONGWOOD DR SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
460 Lanier Rd Ste 201
Madison, AL 35758
2007 Gallatin St SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
Chronic conditions
Liver health
Specialized and cancer
Wound care
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Capsule endoscopy
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
Clinical Nutrition
Diagnostic Testing
Digestive
General surgery
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Liver procedures
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
Nutrition & Digestion
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Esophageal dilation
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Most searched procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,153 services · 1,577 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
193 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
133 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
55 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
30 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45388 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
22 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound scan of organ tissue for measuring elasticity | Imaging | 76981 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast | Imaging | 74170 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other gastroenterologists in Huntsville 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Patel specialize in?
Dr. Patel is a gastroenterologist in Huntsville, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Patel located?
Dr. Patel is listed at 119 Longwood Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patel's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 533-6488. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1346239456. 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
How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?
Dr. Patel has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Patel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast and complete ultrasound scan of abdomen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Patel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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