Physician Profile
Rakesh M. Patel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Patel
Rakesh M. Patel, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Columbia, SC. Rakesh is a 2008 graduate of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Rakesh cared for 1,118 Medicare patients across 1,147 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (803) 907-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 PALMETTO HEALTH PKWY STE 350
Columbia, SC 29212
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,147 services · 1,118 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
68 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
61 |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
29 |
| Shortening or advancement of upper eyelid muscle to correct drooping or paralysis | Procedure | 67903 |
26 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
22 |
| Biopsy of eyelid | Procedure | 67810 |
20 |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
16 |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
11 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
344 |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
23 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Probing of nasal tear duct 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rakesh M. Patel?
Rakesh M. Patel is an eye doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Rakesh M. Patel's address?
Rakesh M. Patel is listed at 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29212. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh M. Patel?
The number on file is (803) 907-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Rakesh M. Patel's NPI number?
Rakesh M. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1467614792. 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
Where did Rakesh M. Patel train?
Rakesh M. Patel attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rakesh M. Patel been practicing?
Rakesh M. Patel has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rakesh M. Patel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rakesh M. Patel performs procedures including probing of nasal tear duct, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and removal of growth of eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rakesh M. Patel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rakesh M. Patel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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