Neel Vijay Parekh, M.D.

Urology

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across OH can see Neel Vijay Parekh, M.D. in person in Akron or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 13+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Akron area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 148 Urology providers in OHSee all Urology in Akron13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2322dNPPES updated 2019-12-27 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

320 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44302-1709

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

4.93%

Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)

4.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.7%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)

Better than 75% of reporting doctors in Ohio

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

Medicare Patients

295

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

277

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,095

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $114k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)39%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+5%)27%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+6%)27%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$22.6k received from industry

93 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Neel Vijay Parekh's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 26, 2019

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 13 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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

9500 Euclid Ave # Q10, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Urology Care With Neel Vijay Parekh

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Neel Vijay Parekh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Akron 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 Neel Vijay Parekh

Dr. Parekh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 535-4428.

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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