Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rasik Patel, M.D.

Nephrology · Folsom, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1600 CREEKSIDE DR, Folsom, CA 95630
9253670641
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1104844810 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Patel from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Patel

Dr. Rasik Patel is a nephrology specialist in Folsom, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 686 Medicare services across 276 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $8,513 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 488 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nephrology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Patel is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 686 Medicare services $8,513 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
686
Medicare services
Bottom 29% in CA for nephrology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
276
Unique beneficiaries
$96
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~36 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
300 $87 $150
Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes
A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone.
285 $86 $150
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
43 $135 $250
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
29 $224 $300
Annual wellness visit, initial visit
A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment.
17 $172 $250
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
12 $31 $60
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,513
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,216/year across 7 years
Top 12% in CA for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
56
Companies
488
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,513 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,303
2023
$1,184
2022
$1,086
2021
$1,301
2020
$1,408
2019
$1,084
2018
$1,147

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$395
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$159
Novo Nordisk Inc
$72
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$68
Mannkind Corporation
$62
PFIZER INC.
$56
ABBVIE INC.
$52
Lilly USA, LLC
$45
United Therapeutics Corporation
$42
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Almatica Pharma LLC
$38
Exact Sciences Corporation
$37
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Amgen Inc.
$31
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$25
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,341
Novo Nordisk Inc
$815
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$722
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$599
PFIZER INC.
$348
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$340
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$274
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$274
Lilly USA, LLC
$248
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$248
ABBVIE INC.
$239
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$228
Amgen Inc.
$216
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$199
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$169
Allergan Inc.
$142
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
Mannkind Corporation
$131
AbbVie Inc.
$110
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$95
Allergan, Inc.
$92
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$92
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$89
Abbott Laboratories
$88
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$79
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$72
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$67
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$62
Bausch Health US, LLC
$60
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$60
Exact Sciences Corporation
$60
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$57
Medtronic, Inc.
$53
Radius Health, Inc.
$50
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$46
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$46
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$45
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$45
United Therapeutics Corporation
$42
MannKind Corporation
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Almatica Pharma LLC
$38
Horizon Pharma plc
$37
ITI, Inc.
$32
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$27
Biogen, Inc.
$25
Qiagen, LLC
$24
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Corcept Therapeutics
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$22
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$21
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$18
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$17
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Nephrologists within 10 mi
57
Per 100K population
3.6
County median income
$88,724
Nearest hospital
MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Patel experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 300 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Patel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Patel received a total of $8,513 from 56 companies across 488 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Patel's costs compare to other nephrologists in Folsom?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $96. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Patel) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →