Bhanuprasad Patel, M.D.
Bhanuprasad Patel, M.D. has practiced general practice for 32+ years, working in group practice. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the St Petersburg area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4936dNPPES updated 2012-10-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33703-1204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.3%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
4.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
248
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
712
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,693
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $297k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 (+4%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Bhanuprasad Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501335
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual General Practice Care With Bhanuprasad Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bhanuprasad Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to St Petersburg 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 Bhanuprasad Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Petersburg, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (727) 526-1775.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bhanuprasad Patel
Practice Location
5520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33703-1204
Mailing Address
5520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL 33703-1204
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