Piyush K Patel, MD
Piyush K Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Germantown, MD with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Piyush K Patel, MD has been part of the Germantown medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2670dNPPES updated 2019-01-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
19703 Executive Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20874-2639
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 = better1.15%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland1.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
410
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
361
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,991
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $575k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Piyush K Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Illinois College of Medicine
29 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
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
19745 Executive Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20874-2642
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Piyush K Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Piyush K Patel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Germantown 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 Piyush K Patel
NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in Germantown, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 946-6623.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
19703 Executive Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20874-2639
Mailing Address
19745 Executive Park Cir, Germantown, MD 20874-2642
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