Pretesh Ramanial Patel, MD

Radiation Oncology Radiology

Radiology

Pretesh Ramanial Patel is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Durham, NC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Pretesh Ramanial Patel, MD has practiced radiology for 18+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Duke University School of Medicine (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, cancer, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 43 Radiology providers in NCSee all Radiology in Durham18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2480dNPPES updated 2019-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-2000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

92.26/100

North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.17%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

9.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

208

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

132

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

349

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Cancer, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$593 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Pretesh Ramanial Patel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

RadiologyRadiation Oncology in DurhamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Taxonomy: 2085R0001X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 63362, Charlotte, NC 28263-3362

Differs from practice location

Virtual Radiation Oncology Care With Pretesh Ramanial Patel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Pretesh Ramanial Patel for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Durham 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 Pretesh Ramanial Patel

Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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