Pankaj J Patel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Pankaj J Patel, M.D. has been part of the Midland medical community since 2005 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 43+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
Older · 4032dNPPES updated 2015-04-22 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4214 Andrews Hwy Suite 108, Midland, TX 79703-4822
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better71.9%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
686
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
748
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,480
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.42M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$407 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Pankaj J Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 8440, Midland, TX 79708-8440
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Pankaj J Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pankaj J Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Midland 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 Pankaj J Patel
NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in Midland, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (432) 522-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Pankaj J Patel
Practice Location
4214 Andrews Hwy Suite 108, Midland, TX 79703-4822
Mailing Address
Po Box 8440, Midland, TX 79708-8440
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