Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Krisha Patel

Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
18915 MEISNER DR, San Antonio, TX 78258
2106144544
In practice since 2018 (7 years)
NPI: 1073081725 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Krisha Patel is a physician assistant in San Antonio, TX, with 7 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Patel performed 2,388 Medicare services across 1,099 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Patel received a total of $2,032 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 107 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. 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 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.

✓ 7 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in TX $2,032 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,388
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for physician assistant
1,099
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~341 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
Infectious disease DNA/RNA test 1,287 $34 $78
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 313 $49 $150
Urinalysis with microscopic exam 207 $3 $15
Bladder ultrasound after voiding 129 $7 $95
Yeast/candida DNA test 106 $34 $78
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique 106 $34 $78
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique 106 $34 $78
PSA test (prostate cancer screening) 25 $18 $110
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation 24 $49 $215
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle 19 $9 $30
Testosterone (hormone) level, total 15 $25 $150
Blood creatinine level 14 $5 $20
Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative 14 $4 $20
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 12 $22 $75
Blood draw (venipuncture) 11 $8 $10
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 2023 ↗
$2,032
Total received (2021-2023)
Avg $677/year across 3 years
Top 23% in TX for physician assistant
28
Companies
107
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
$2,032 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$154
2022
$131
2021
$1,748

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Alkermes, Inc.
$405
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$303
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$225
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$136
ITI, Inc.
$122
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$112
Bausch Health US, LLC
$83
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$66
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$54
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Medtronic, Inc.
$40
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$28
Adlon Therapeutics L.P.
$28
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$23
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$22
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$21
Tolmar, Inc.
$21
PFIZER INC.
$21
Lundbeck LLC
$20
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$19
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$19
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Eisai Inc.
$17
Mission Pharmacal Company
$16
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADHANSIA XR · ARISTADA · Adzenys XR-ODT · Axumin · CAPLYTA · COTEMPLA XR-ODT · Dayvigo · ELIGARD · GEMTESA · HETLIOZ · Horizant · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · JORNAY PM · NUEDEXTA · Nuedexta · PREMARIN · PYRUKYND · QELBREE · REXULTI · SPRAVATO · SUNOSI · TRINTELLIX · URIBEL · VNS - Symmetry · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · WELLBUTRIN
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 $85 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician assistants within 10 mi
1,083
Per 100K population
53.2
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.

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 infectious disease dna/rna test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Patel performed 1,287 infectious disease dna/rna test 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 $2,032 from 28 companies across 107 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 physician assistants in San Antonio?
Dr. Patel's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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 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 →

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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 →