Rahul Nileshkumar Patel, M.D.
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.
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
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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
202392.26/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.6%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
Graduated medical school · 2016
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Board certified · Apr 27, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rahul Nileshkumar Patel
Practice Location
8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229-3931
Mailing Address
5810 Worth Pkwy Apt 3125, San Antonio, TX 78257-5517
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