Rahul Nileshkumar Patel, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Rahul Nileshkumar Patel is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(863) 370-3631San Antonio, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rahul Nileshkumar Patel, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in San Antonio, TX. A George Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 2016, he brings 10+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 369 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in San Antonio10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1486dNPPES updated 2022-04-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229-3931

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

92.26/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.6%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

57

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

40

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

98

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $28k

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.

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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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 Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-26%)23%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Apr 27, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5810 Worth Pkwy Apt 3125, San Antonio, TX 78257-5517

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rahul Nileshkumar Patel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rahul Nileshkumar Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 Rahul Nileshkumar Patel

Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (863) 370-3631.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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