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Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO

(Dr. Rakesh Patel, DO)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)

9539 Huffmeister Road
Houston, TX 77095

(832) 593-8100

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO is an endocrinologist in Houston, TX specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO is affiliated with PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP GULF COAST PLLC.

Office Locations

9539 Huffmeister Road
Houston, TX 77095

(832) 593-8100

(832) 593-8105

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In The News

“Rakesh Patel, D.O., of Houston, Texas, agreed to pay $174,539 to settle allegations that from August 25, 2015 to April 19, 2017 he received kickbacks from an MSO, SYNRG Partners LLC, in exchange...”—"Ten Texas Doctors and a Healthcare Executive Agree to Pay over $1.68 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations", The Gilmer Mirror, March 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2023

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Top 25%

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blood tests

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blood glucose tests

glucose tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO performed more blood tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood glucose tests, and glucose tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	686
doctor visit	1121
hormone therapy	84
hospital care	280
injections	84
inpatient care	280
lab tests	686
musculoskeletal imaging	32
neck imaging	23
preventive care	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
X-rays	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	743
doctor visit	1300
hormone therapy	131
hospital care	487
injections	131
inpatient care	487
lab tests	743
musculoskeletal imaging	42
neck imaging	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
X-rays	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	66
Hispanic	61
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	19
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	75
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were diabetes management, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
diabetes management	782
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1293
hormone therapy	146
hospital care	164
image guided procedures	18
injections	146
inpatient care	164
lab tests	782
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	19
neck imaging	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	28
X-rays	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	65
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	24
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	74
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were lab tests, diabetes management, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	425
diabetes management	869
doctor visit	1228
lab tests	2455
musculoskeletal imaging	23
neck imaging	49
preventive care	246
thyroid function tests	519
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	23
X-rays	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	822
Black	130
Hispanic	150
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	724
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	46
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	74
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	1603
diabetes management	1488
doctor visit	1232
lab tests	7908
musculoskeletal imaging	17
neck imaging	50
preventive care	1502
thyroid function tests	2423
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	17
X-rays	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	83
Hispanic	86
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	34
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	68
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	624
diabetes management	1622
doctor visit	1565
lab tests	6395
musculoskeletal imaging	24
neck imaging	39
preventive care	1296
thyroid function tests	1854
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	24
X-rays	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	80
Hispanic	94
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	31
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	72
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	1414
doctor visit	1889
lab tests	3643
musculoskeletal imaging	11
neck imaging	44
preventive care	728
thyroid function tests	987
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
X-rays	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	69
Hispanic	84
Asian	29
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	32
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	74
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	131
diabetes management	1399
doctor visit	2213
hormone therapy	20150
injections	20150
lab tests	4144
musculoskeletal imaging	11
neck imaging	72
preventive care	802
thyroid function tests	1049
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
X-rays	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	109
Hispanic	84
Asian	42
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	45
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	69
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, diabetes management, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	127
diabetes management	589
doctor visit	1389
eye procedures	49
lab tests	1465
neck imaging	21
preventive care	268
thyroid function tests	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
vascular procedures	61

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	78
Hispanic	69
Asian	34
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	25
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	73
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, vascular procedures and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	456
doctor visit	1241
eye procedures	17
lab tests	456
vascular procedures	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	52
Hispanic	61
Asian	20
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	23
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	70
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
diabetes management	314
doctor visit	1038
lab tests	535
preventive care	57
thyroid function tests	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	53
Hispanic	48
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	22
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	72
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated as an endocrinologist in Houston, TX were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and thyroid function tests.

aspiration	18
blood draw	487
diabetes management	942
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1409
eye procedures	33
hormone therapy	5127
hospital care	310
image guided procedures	18
injections	5127
inpatient care	310
lab tests	2655
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	22
neck imaging	42
preventive care	618
thyroid function tests	1040
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	43
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	23
X-rays	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	426
Hispanic	71
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	133
85 and over	27
Less than 65	77
65 to 74	374

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	65
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PRIVIA MEDICAL GROUP GULF COAST PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$318,370 TRULICITY $249,528	JARDIANCE $20,172	BASAGLAR $10,953	MOUNJARO $3,845	GLYXAMBI $2,157	Other $31,714
Novo Nordisk Inc	$201,460 Victoza $114,245	Tresiba $54,094	NovoLog $10,893	Levemir $6,533	Xultophy 100/3.6 $1,873	Other $13,821
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$121,870 BYDUREON $87,168	FARXIGA $34,312	ONGLYZA $126	BYDUREON WEEKLY $84	BYDUREON PEN $71	Other $109
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$81,046 JARDIANCE $51,309	GLYXAMBI $16,304	TRADJENTA $11,195	JENTADUETO $66	$2,172
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$66,770 TOUJEO $34,293	SOLIQUA $15,756	AFREZZA $12,693	SOLIQUA 100/33 $3,478	PRALUENT $161	Other $388
Other	$111,668 INVOKANA $33,114	STEGLATRO $21,431	BYDUREON $11,616	AFREZZA $8,917	Synthroid $7,439	Other $29,152

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$723,074
Travel and Lodging	$86,146
Food and Beverage	$48,173
Consulting Fee	$38,269
Honoraria	$3,800
Other	$1,722

Research Payments

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel, DO has received 466 research payments totaling $1,404,773.

Biography

Dr. Rakesh Patel is a specialist in adult endocrinology. He studied medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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