Hetushma Patel, D.O
Hetushma Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Bethlehem, PA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hetushma Patel, D.O has practiced internal medicine for 16+ years, working in independent practice. A Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1998dNPPES updated 2020-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3201 Highfield Dr Ste D, Bethlehem, PA 18020-1113
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 = better4.62%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
237
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
263
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,182
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $182k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$63 received from industry
4 transactions 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 Hetushma Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Dec 1, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110b, Allentown, PA 18104-2351
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Hetushma Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hetushma Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bethlehem 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 Hetushma Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bethlehem, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 419-0923.
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 Hetushma Patel
Practice Location
3201 Highfield Dr Ste D, Bethlehem, PA 18020-1113
Mailing Address
1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110b, Allentown, PA 18104-2351
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