Rajantiben N Patel, MD
Rajantiben N Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist based in West Columbia, SC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across SC can see Rajantiben N Patel, MD in person in West Columbia or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1614dNPPES updated 2021-12-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202399.33/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.17%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South Carolina1.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.9%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
205
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
371
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,088
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $468k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South 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.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$43 received from industry
3 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 Rajantiben N Patel's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601-2842
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rajantiben N Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rajantiben N Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Columbia 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 Rajantiben N Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 724-6058.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2989 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-3497
Mailing Address
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4, Greenville, SC 29601-2842
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