Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronak Patel, DO

Anesthesiology · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2627 RIVERSIDE AVE STE 300, Jacksonville, FL 32204
9046340640
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1558420893 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. Ronak Patel is an anesthesiology in Jacksonville, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 3,670 Medicare services across 1,342 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $1,941 from 17 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 77 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in FL$ $1,941 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,670
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for anesthesiology
1,342
Unique beneficiaries
$46
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~193 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)1,429$0$0
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)668$69$274
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)396$1$4
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration206$0$1
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level125$166$683
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level125$88$354
New patient office visit (30-44 min)120$82$338
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views102$29$116
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast68$147$622
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance67$195$792
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views50$27$115
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint46$180$520
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint44$332$1,264
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level32$189$741
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast32$136$621
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance31$193$805
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level29$86$335
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level28$179$730
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level27$93$370
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)27$96$389
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance18$122$510
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 ↗
$1,941
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $277/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for anesthesiology
17
Companies
77
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
$1,941 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$162
2023
$142
2022
$811
2021
$187
2020
$73
2019
$18
2018
$550

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$882
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$170
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
PFIZER INC.
$126
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$76
Boston Scientific Corporation
$75
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$73
Nevro Corp.
$48
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$23
Flowonix Medical Incorporated
$21
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$20
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Egalet US Inc
$12
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 63.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · ENTRESTO · General - Vascular Intervention · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LORZONE · LYRICA · OXYCONTIN · Omnia · PROCLAIM · Prialt · Prometra II · RELISTOR ORAL · SCS IPGs · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRIX · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER
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.

Equivalent to $53 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Anesthesiologys within 10 mi
286
Per 100K population
28.4
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION ST VINCENT'S RIVERSIDE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Patel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Patel experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,429 dexamethasone injection (steroid) 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 $1,941 from 17 companies across 77 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 anesthesiologys in Jacksonville?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $46. 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →