NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1578099073 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Rachel Patel, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in Lone Tree, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,388 in Ophthalmology Physician, 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
919
Medicare Part D claims · 350 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data shows
Rachel Patel, M.D. filed 919 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Ophthalmology Physician in Lone Tree, Colorado.
- 919
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥74th
- 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 Rachel Patel, M.D.
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 1578099073), first enumerated 05/04/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 919 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1578099073 · Ophthalmology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1578099073
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 919
- BOOK-THIN 407 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Rebekah Huffman, DO · 2017
Rachel Patel, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
919 ≥ 74th percentile 74% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rachel Patel, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Rachel Patel, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
919 38% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578099073 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/04/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rachel Patel, M.D. 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.
Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Lone Tree, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
919
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
350
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,436.8
- Total Day Supply
- 39,644
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 147, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rachel Patel, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
341 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
165 claims
- Ofloxacin 50
Ofloxacin
50 claims
- Difluprednate 46
Difluprednate
46 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol 42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
42 claims
- Latanoprost 38
Latanoprost
38 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 36
Brimonidine Tartrate
36 claims
- Prednisone 28
Prednisone
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 341 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 165 |
| Ofloxacin | 50 |
| Difluprednate | 46 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 42 |
| Latanoprost | 38 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 36 |
| Prednisone | 28 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 21 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Rachel Patel, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,388
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,490
Avg Claims per Provider
Rachel Patel, M.D.'s 919 claims are below the specialty average of 1,490.
Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Patel, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Patel.
One of 407 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Murtaza Adam
MD
Parker, CO
Dr. John Adams
M.D.
Greeley, CO
Dr. Mariam Ahmad
M.D.
Denver, CO
Dr. Antoni Allen
M.D.
Wheat Ridge, CO
Dr. Christopher Allen
M.D.
Colorado Springs, CO
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Patel, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rachel Patel, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Lone Tree, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Rachel Patel, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rachel Patel, M.D. wrote 919 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 350 beneficiaries.
Where is Rachel Patel, M.D. located? ▼
Rachel Patel, M.D. is located at 10240 PARK MEADOWS DR, Lone Tree, CO, 80124. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Rachel Patel, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rachel Patel, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578099073, issued on 05/04/2017.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,388 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,490 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rachel Patel, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rachel Patel, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Diclofenac Sodium, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rachel Patel, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rachel Patel, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 919 Part D claims and 350 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rachel Patel, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rachel Patel, M.D.'s NPI is 1578099073 with credentials M.D.. 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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