Praful B. Patel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Praful B. Patel is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Rosa, CA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), SLEEP MEDICINE
With over 37 years in internal medicine, Praful B. Patel, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Santa Rosa. With 37+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Santa Rosa area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better22.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-60.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
894
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
291
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $721k
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.
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 COPD.
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+2%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$581 received from industry
15 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 Praful B. Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
37 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
4205 Belfort Rd Ste 4015, Jacksonville, FL 32216-3623
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190266
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Praful B. Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Praful B. Patel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Santa Rosa 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 Praful B. Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Rosa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 547-5450.
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
585 W College Ave Ste a, Santa Rosa, CA 95401-5060
Mailing Address
4205 Belfort Rd Ste 4015, Jacksonville, FL 32216-3623
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