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MONTU PATEL, DO

Hospitalist Physician in LOWELL, Massachusetts. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MONTU PATEL, DO filed 4,712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in LOWELL, Massachusetts, prescribing 91% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MONTU PATEL, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,712 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MONTU PATEL, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MONTU PATEL, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/04/2006

NPI 1295803534

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,712 431% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Massachusetts

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

MONTU PATEL, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding DO credentials at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP, LOWELL, MA, 01854, with a listed phone of (978) 452-9700. NPI 1295803534 was issued on 12/04/2006. 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 4,712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $349K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP
LOWELL, MA 01854

Provider Details

NPI 1295803534
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MONTU PATEL, DO 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.

REVERE MEDICAL OF MASSACHUSETTS PC
GROTON, MA
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP PC
LOWELL, MA

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 MONTU PATEL, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MONTU PATEL, DO. To verify MONTU PATEL, DO's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MONTU PATEL, DO — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,712 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.

4,712
Total Claims
$349K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,491
Total Day Supply
274,651
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$248K
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 176, 75-84: 84, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MONTU PATEL, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
262
Rosuvastatin Calcium
206
Lisinopril
203
Amlodipine Besylate
198
Levothyroxine Sodium
135
Losartan Potassium
131
Omeprazole
131
Metoprolol Succinate
128
Trazodone Hcl
121
Tamsulosin Hcl
104

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How MONTU PATEL, DO fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

MONTU PATEL, DO's 4,712 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONTU PATEL, DO's specialty?
MONTU PATEL, DO specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LOWELL, Massachusetts. Credentials: DO.
How much does MONTU PATEL, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONTU PATEL, DO wrote 4,712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $349K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is MONTU PATEL, DO located?
MONTU PATEL, DO is located at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL GROUP, LOWELL, MA, 01854. Phone: (978) 452-9700.
What is MONTU PATEL, DO's NPI number?
MONTU PATEL, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295803534, issued on 12/04/2006.
Does MONTU PATEL, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MONTU PATEL, DO's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $248K in brand drug costs.
Does MONTU PATEL, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, MONTU PATEL, DO had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONTU PATEL, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONTU PATEL, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONTU PATEL, DO accept Medicare?
MONTU PATEL, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,712 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONTU PATEL, DO's credentials?
MONTU PATEL, DO's NPI is 1295803534 with credentials DO. 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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