Prashant Patel, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Prashant Patel is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in National City, CA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
With over 23 years in internal medicine, Prashant Patel, MD is a long-established cardiologist in National City. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1749dNPPES updated 2021-08-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
655 Euclid Ave Ste 301, National City, CA 91950-2972
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
420
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
74
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — 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.
$174 received from industry
8 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 Prashant Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 7, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 882201, San Diego, CA 92168-2201
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Prashant Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Prashant Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to National City 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 Prashant Patel
NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in National City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 472-4690.
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 Prashant Patel
Practice Location
655 Euclid Ave Ste 301, National City, CA 91950-2972
Mailing Address
Po Box 882201, San Diego, CA 92168-2201
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