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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1932103660 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 495 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$88.41
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Sanjay Patel, MD filed 2,297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, North Carolina, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- 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.
Sanjay Patel, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,297 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sanjay Patel, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 Sanjay Patel, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,297 15% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Sanjay Patel, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6060 PIEDMONT ROW DR S FL 10, Charlotte, NC, 28287, with a listed phone of (704) 489-3094. NPI 1932103660 was issued on 06/10/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 495 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $435K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932103660 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/10/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sanjay 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.
According to CMS billing records, Sanjay Patel, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Catawba Valley Medical Center
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Hickory, NC
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 340143
Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc
Conover, NC
Southeastern Regional Physician Services
Lumberton, NC
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 Sanjay Patel, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$88
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sanjay Patel, MD - brand share 18.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,297 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.
2,297
Total Claims
$435K
Total Drug Cost
495
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,714
- Total Day Supply
- 170,111
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $397K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sanjay Patel, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
391 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
239 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
205 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
192 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 154
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
154 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er … 153
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
153 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 100
Rosuvastatin Calcium
100 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 98
Atorvastatin Calcium
98 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 391 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 239 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 205 |
| Carvedilol | 192 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 154 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) Diltiazem Hcl | 153 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 100 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 82 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 73 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Sanjay Patel, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Sanjay Patel, MD's 2,297 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Patel.
Dr. Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra
M.D.
Pollocksville, NC
Dr. Naa Deisa Abbey
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Hanie Abdel Masih
D.O.
Rockingham, NC
Dr. Rami Abdo
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Farhath Abdul Kareem
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanjay Patel, MD's specialty? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Sanjay Patel, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sanjay Patel, MD wrote 2,297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $435K in drug costs for 495 beneficiaries.
Where is Sanjay Patel, MD located? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD is located at 6060 PIEDMONT ROW DR S FL 10, Charlotte, NC, 28287. Phone: (704) 489-3094.
What is Sanjay Patel, MD's NPI number? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932103660, issued on 06/10/2005.
Does Sanjay Patel, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $397K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sanjay Patel, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sanjay Patel, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sanjay Patel, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,297 Part D claims and 495 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sanjay Patel, MD's credentials? ▼
Sanjay Patel, MD's NPI is 1932103660 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
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 (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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