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Rakesh D. Patel, MD

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About Dr. Patel

Based in Gaithersburg, MD, Rakesh D. Patel, MD is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Rakesh graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2007. NPI 1861657520 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Emergency Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NY licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 256869As reported
PA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. MT190171As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1861657520Issued 2008

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Patel?

Dr. Patel is an emergency physician in Gaithersburg, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Patel's address?

Dr. Patel is listed at 655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Patel?

The number on file is (240) 632-4224. 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 1861657520. 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 Dr. Patel train?

Dr. Patel attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Patel been practicing?

Dr. Patel has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

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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