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2026 NPPES data Naturopath NPI 1831426451 N.D.
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Naturopath in Fresno, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,661 in Naturopath, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Naturopath avg: 120
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$91.12
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Sonal Patel, N.D. filed 1,062 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in Fresno, California, prescribing 82% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $91.12
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Sonal Patel, N.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,062 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
What does the federal data show about Sonal Patel, N.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Naturopath
Medicare Part D claims
1,062 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among California 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 Naturopath. 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).
Sonal Patel, N.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding N.D. credentials at 1191 E HERNDON AVE, Fresno, CA, 93720, with a listed phone of (559) 389-0622. NPI 1831426451 was issued on 11/04/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,062 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $137K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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 | 1831426451 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Credentials | N.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/04/2009 |
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 Sonal Patel, N.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$91
Largest payer
Antares Pharma, 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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sonal Patel, N.D.. To verify Sonal Patel, N.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Sonal Patel, N.D. - brand share 14.0%
Naturopath average
14% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,062 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.
1,062
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,154
- Total Day Supply
- 62,496
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $84K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $49K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 56
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.95
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sonal Patel, N.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
98 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium
Liothyronine Sodium
45 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 34
Amlodipine Besylate
34 claims
- Losartan Potassium 27
Losartan Potassium
27 claims
- Synthroid 22
Synthroid
22 claims
- Omeprazole 20
Omeprazole
20 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 19
Fluticasone Propionate
19 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 18
Hydrochlorothiazide
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 98 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 45 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 27 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 |
| Ventolin Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Naturopath Overview
How Sonal Patel, N.D. fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider
Sonal Patel, N.D.'s 1,062 claims are above the specialty average of 120.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Patel.
Dr. Jennifer Abercrombie
N.D.
El Segundo, CA
Dr. Fadia Aboraid
NATUROPATH,HOMEOPATH
Laguna Niguel, CA
Dr. Tamara Ackerman
ND
Claremont, CA
Dr. David Adesanya
MD, MPH
San Marcos, CA
Dr. Angela Agrios
N.D.
Agoura Hills, CA
Compare Naturopath nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonal Patel, N.D.'s specialty? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D. specializes in Naturopath and practices in Fresno, California. Credentials: N.D..
How much does Sonal Patel, N.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sonal Patel, N.D. wrote 1,062 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Sonal Patel, N.D. located? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D. is located at 1191 E HERNDON AVE, Fresno, CA, 93720. Phone: (559) 389-0622.
What is Sonal Patel, N.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831426451, issued on 11/04/2009.
Does Sonal Patel, N.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sonal Patel, N.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sonal Patel, N.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Liothyronine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sonal Patel, N.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,062 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sonal Patel, N.D.'s credentials? ▼
Sonal Patel, N.D.'s NPI is 1831426451 with credentials N.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 (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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