Palak Dave, MD

Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Palak Dave is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Riverside, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE

(951) 602-4230Riverside, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Palak Dave, MD has been part of the Riverside medical community since 2011 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 47 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Riverside17+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1647dNPPES updated 2021-11-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10800 Magnolia Ave Riverside Continuing Care Department, Riverside, CA 92505-3043

Fax: (951) 602-4239
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

2.92%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in California

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

Prescription Recipients

243

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

992

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $28k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 18, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineGeriatric Medicine in RiversideAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.

Taxonomy: 207QG0300X

Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Palak Dave

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Palak Dave for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Riverside 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 Palak Dave

NPI records show Dr. Dave as active with telehealth listed in Riverside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 602-4230.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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