NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1902856230 MD, FACC
Verify on CMS → Apurva Patel, MD, FACC
Specialist in Suffolk, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 453 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$218.53
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC filed 1,466 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Suffolk, Virginia, prescribing 83% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $218.53
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥80th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Apurva Patel, MD, FACC
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1902856230), first enumerated 05/10/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,466 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$218.53 in reported industry payments (3 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1902856230 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1902856230
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-MID 1,466
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,007 in Virginia
- PHOTO-ENUM James Murray · 2006
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,466 ≥ 80th percentile 80% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Apurva Patel, MD, FACC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,466 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1902856230 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD, FACC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/10/2006 |
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 Apurva Patel, MD, FACC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$219
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC - brand share 17.0%
Specialist average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,466 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
1,466
Total Claims
$338K
Total Drug Cost
453
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,691.5
- Total Day Supply
- 110,402
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $312K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 200, 75-84: 146, 85+: 61
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Apurva Patel, MD, FACC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
143 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
134 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
133 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
113 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
102 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
67 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
59 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 49
Metoprolol Tartrate
49 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 143 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 |
| Carvedilol | 133 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 113 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 102 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 67 |
| Furosemide | 59 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 49 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 44 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Apurva Patel, MD, FACC fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's 1,466 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Patel, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Patel.
One of 1,007 Specialist providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Hasan Abdallah
MD
Reston, VA
Dr. Stephen Abramson
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Richard Abriss
M.D.
Virginia Beach, VA
Joseph Acka
South Hill, VA
Dr. Jon Adleberg
M.D.
Chesapeake, VA
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's specialty? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC specializes in Specialist and practices in Suffolk, Virginia. Credentials: MD, FACC.
How much does Apurva Patel, MD, FACC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Apurva Patel, MD, FACC wrote 1,466 Medicare Part D claims totaling $338K in drug costs for 453 beneficiaries.
Where is Apurva Patel, MD, FACC located? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC is located at 1030 HILLPOINT BLVD N, Suffolk, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 539-0444.
What is Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's NPI number? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902856230, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does Apurva Patel, MD, FACC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $312K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Apurva Patel, MD, FACC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Apurva Patel, MD, FACC accept Medicare? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,466 Part D claims and 453 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's credentials? ▼
Apurva Patel, MD, FACC's NPI is 1902856230 with credentials MD, FACC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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