2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1548385966 MD
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JAYESH PATEL, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in MACON, Georgia. 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
26K
Medicare Part D claims · 872 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$605.61
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAYESH PATEL, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MACON, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26K claims across 872 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $605.61 across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAYESH PATEL, MD filed 25,581 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MACON, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAYESH PATEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAYESH PATEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2007

NPI 1548385966

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25,581 427% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 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).

JAYESH PATEL, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MACON, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548385966. 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.

JAYESH PATEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6501 PEAKE RD STE 400, MACON, GA, 31210, with a listed phone of (478) 477-0966. NPI 1548385966 was issued on 03/21/2007. 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 25,581 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 872 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.2 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

6501 PEAKE RD STE 400
MACON, GA 31210

Provider Details

NPI 1548385966
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/21/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAYESH PATEL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTHERN PRIMARY CARE, LLC
MACON, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JAYESH PATEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$606

Largest payer

PFIZER 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

JAYESH PATEL, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 25,581 2023 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 2023.

25,581
Total Claims
$2.2M
Total Drug Cost
872
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
38,350
Total Day Supply
849,545
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$368K
Opioid Claims
465 (1.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
448

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 132, 65-74: 321, 75-84: 263, 85+: 156

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,220
Gabapentin
962
Levothyroxine Sodium
918
Furosemide
903
Omeprazole
856
Escitalopram Oxalate
794
Amlodipine Besylate
752
Eliquis
Apixaban
650
Losartan Potassium
627
Potassium Chloride
476

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JAYESH PATEL, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

JAYESH PATEL, MD's 25,581 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAYESH PATEL, MD's specialty?
JAYESH PATEL, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in MACON, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAYESH PATEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAYESH PATEL, MD wrote 25,581 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.2M in drug costs for 872 beneficiaries.
Where is JAYESH PATEL, MD located?
JAYESH PATEL, MD is located at 6501 PEAKE RD STE 400, MACON, GA, 31210. Phone: (478) 477-0966.
What is JAYESH PATEL, MD's NPI number?
JAYESH PATEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548385966, issued on 03/21/2007.
Does JAYESH PATEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAYESH PATEL, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
Does JAYESH PATEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAYESH PATEL, MD had 465 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAYESH PATEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAYESH PATEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAYESH PATEL, MD accept Medicare?
JAYESH PATEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 25,581 Part D claims and 872 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAYESH PATEL, MD's credentials?
JAYESH PATEL, MD's NPI is 1548385966 with credentials MD. 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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