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ANKIT PATEL, DMD

Prosthodontics in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
199
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Prosthodontics avg: 85
Industry payments
$926.19
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANKIT PATEL, DMD is a Prosthodontics ([object Object]) practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 199 claims across 93 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $926.19 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANKIT PATEL, DMD filed 199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANKIT PATEL, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2014

NPI 1770994238

Primary specialty

Prosthodontics

Niche

3,510 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

199 134% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 85

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Prosthodontics compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Prosthodontics share within Indiana

1. Prosthodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Prosthodontics share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Prosthodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Prosthodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Prosthodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANKIT PATEL, DMD is a Prosthodontics provider practicing in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1770994238. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANKIT PATEL, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Prosthodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 5770 NOBLE DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46234, with a listed phone of (317) 525-7398. NPI 1770994238 was issued on 05/17/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PATEL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Prosthodontics is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,510 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 85 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5770 NOBLE DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46234

Provider Details

NPI 1770994238
Specialty Prosthodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2014

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANKIT PATEL, DMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$926

Largest payer

KULZER, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

199
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
199
Total Day Supply
1,377
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
62 (31.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
75

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clindamycin Hcl
69
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
37
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
32
Ibuprofen
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Prosthodontics Overview

How ANKIT PATEL, DMD fits within the Prosthodontics landscape nationally.

3,510
Prosthodontics Providers in US
51
States with Prosthodontics
85
Avg Claims per Provider

ANKIT PATEL, DMD's 199 claims are above the specialty average of 85.

Nearby Prosthodontics Providers in Indiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PATEL.

Compare Prosthodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANKIT PATEL, DMD's specialty?
ANKIT PATEL, DMD specializes in Prosthodontics and practices in INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana. Credentials: DMD.
How much does ANKIT PATEL, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANKIT PATEL, DMD wrote 199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is ANKIT PATEL, DMD located?
ANKIT PATEL, DMD is located at 5770 NOBLE DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46234. Phone: (317) 525-7398.
What is ANKIT PATEL, DMD's NPI number?
ANKIT PATEL, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770994238, issued on 05/17/2014.
Does ANKIT PATEL, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANKIT PATEL, DMD had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.2%.
How many Prosthodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 3,510 Prosthodontics providers across 51 states in the US. The average Prosthodontics provider writes 85 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANKIT PATEL, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANKIT PATEL, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Acetaminophen-Codeine, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANKIT PATEL, DMD accept Medicare?
ANKIT PATEL, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 199 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANKIT PATEL, DMD's credentials?
ANKIT PATEL, DMD's NPI is 1770994238 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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