Bakul Patel, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Bakul Patel is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Cincinnati, OH with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bakul Patel, MD has been part of the Cincinnati medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 40+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 271dNPPES updated 2025-08-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Ohio, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.38/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OhioHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.2%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
308
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
512
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,991
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.12M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.1k received from industry
288 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Bakul Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
10738 Stratton Cir, Carmel, IN 46032-8214
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bakul Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bakul Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cincinnati 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 Bakul Patel
NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in Cincinnati, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (513) 246-7000.
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 Bakul Patel
Practice Location
6949 Good Samaritan Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45247-5204
Mailing Address
10738 Stratton Cir, Carmel, IN 46032-8214
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