Rakesh N Parikh, MD
Rakesh N Parikh is a Family Medicine specialist based in Merrillville, IN with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rakesh N Parikh, MD has practiced family medicine for 40+ years, working in group practice. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Merrillville area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1507dNPPES updated 2022-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5490 Broadway Ste 106, Merrillville, IN 46410-1676
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.88%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Indiana0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
354
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
424
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,092
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 (+1%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$709 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rakesh N Parikh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
7830 Braeloch Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5094
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Rakesh N Parikh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rakesh N Parikh for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Merrillville 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 Rakesh N Parikh
Dr. Parikh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Merrillville, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 939-7130.
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 Rakesh N Parikh
Practice Location
5490 Broadway Ste 106, Merrillville, IN 46410-1676
Mailing Address
7830 Braeloch Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462-5094
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