Akshar Y Patel, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Akshar Y Patel, MD has practiced internal medicine for 13+ years, working in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Griffin area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 92.93/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 973dNPPES updated 2023-09-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
619 S 8th St Ste 301, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.93/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in GeorgiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
429
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
186
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
587
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $75k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$360 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Akshar Y Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 5, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Akshar Y Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Akshar Y Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Griffin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Akshar Y Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Griffin, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (470) 267-3950.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Akshar Y Patel
Practice Location
619 S 8th St Ste 301, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
Mailing Address
619 S 8th St Ste 301, Griffin, GA 30224-4260
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