Hiren K Patel, M.D.
Hiren K Patel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Opelika, AL with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Hiren K Patel, M.D. runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Opelika, AL. A University of South Alabama College of Medicine graduate since 1995, he brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1941 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5403
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alabama, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.82/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.21%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.9%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in AlabamaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
258
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
682
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,985
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ 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%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$797 received from industry
39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Hiren K Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021304
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Hiren K Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hiren K Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Opelika 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 Hiren K Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Opelika, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (334) 745-3534.
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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Practice Location
1941 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5403
Mailing Address
1941 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-5403
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