Darshan Prahlad Patel, MD

Urology

Darshan Prahlad Patel is an Urology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darshan Prahlad Patel, MD specializes in urology, serving patients in San Diego, CA in group practice. A Drexel University College of Medicine graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 609 Urology providers in CASee all Urology in San Diego11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1707dNPPES updated 2021-09-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (888) 539-8781
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

187

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

104

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

326

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $73k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Cancer
26%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Atrial Fibrillation
20%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$981 received from industry

20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Darshan Prahlad Patel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Drexel University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 19, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Urology Care With Darshan Prahlad Patel

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Darshan Prahlad Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Diego 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 Darshan Prahlad Patel

NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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