2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1578569398 M.D.
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RAKA GOHEL, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in TOMBALL, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$766.49
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAKA GOHEL, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOMBALL, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 152 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $766.49 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAKA GOHEL, M.D. filed 1,781 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOMBALL, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAKA GOHEL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAKA GOHEL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/27/2005

NPI 1578569398

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,781 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

RAKA GOHEL, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in TOMBALL, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578569398. 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.

RAKA GOHEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 425 HOLDERRIETH BLVD STE 209, TOMBALL, TX, 77375, with a listed phone of (281) 351-3830. NPI 1578569398 was issued on 06/27/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOHEL 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 1,781 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.0%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

425 HOLDERRIETH BLVD STE 209
TOMBALL, TX 77375

Provider Details

NPI 1578569398
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/27/2005

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 RAKA GOHEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$766

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAKA GOHEL, M.D.. To verify RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAKA GOHEL, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,781 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.

1,781
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,872
Total Day Supply
53,740
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
854 (48.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
412
Gabapentin
365
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
280
Tizanidine Hcl
125
Pregabalin
89
Methocarbamol
84
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
74
Amitriptyline Hcl
43
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
41
Baclofen
39

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How RAKA GOHEL, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s 1,781 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s specialty?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in TOMBALL, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAKA GOHEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAKA GOHEL, M.D. wrote 1,781 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
Where is RAKA GOHEL, M.D. located?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D. is located at 425 HOLDERRIETH BLVD STE 209, TOMBALL, TX, 77375. Phone: (281) 351-3830.
What is RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578569398, issued on 06/27/2005.
Does RAKA GOHEL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does RAKA GOHEL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAKA GOHEL, M.D. had 854 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.0%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAKA GOHEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAKA GOHEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,781 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s credentials?
RAKA GOHEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1578569398 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

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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