Darshana Anil Patel, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Darshana Anil Patel is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Durham, NC with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 961-2644Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darshana Anil Patel, NP has practiced nursing for 10+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2016 — over 10 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 648 Nurse Practitioner providers in NCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Durham10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1749dNPPES updated 2021-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7011 Fayetteville Rd Ste 200, Durham, NC 27713-7745

Fax: (919) 484-0849
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

4.03%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)

4.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.9%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

116

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

238

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

372

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $18k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 8, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200, Morrisville, NC 27560-8442

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Darshana Anil Patel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Darshana Anil Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 Darshana Anil Patel

Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 961-2644.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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