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Edit this profileWhere to find Rushal A. Patel, MD
- Gastonia location main office
885 Summit Crossing Place, Gastonia, NC 28054 - Schenectady location
624 McClellan St Ste 101, Schenectady, NY 12304 - Augusta location
15 E Chestnut St, Augusta, ME 04330
About Dr. Patel
Rushal A. Patel, MD is a healthcare provider in Gastonia, NC specializing in family medicine. Rushal is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Rushal provided 1,368 services to 289 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1346808235.
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
- (704) 316-4979
- Email not available
Practice Locations
885 SUMMIT CROSSING PLACE
Gastonia, NC 28054
624 McClellan St Ste 101
Schenectady, NY 12304
15 E Chestnut St
Augusta, ME 04330
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,368 services · 289 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
850 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
233 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
165 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 6
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 2
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 family doctors in Gastonia 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Patel specialize in?
Dr. Patel is a family doctor in Gastonia, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Patel located?
Dr. Patel is listed at 885 Summit Crossing Place, Gastonia, NC 28054. 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 (704) 316-4979. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Patel?
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier is 1346808235. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Patel attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Patel have?
Dr. Patel has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Patel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Patel performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems and influenza vaccine, inactivated, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Patel's profile verified?
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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