Dr. Rakesh Patel
Family Practice in El Cajon, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Rakesh Patel, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in El Cajon, California. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Rakesh Patel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Neighborhood Healthcare. Dr. Rakesh Patel accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (619) 440-2751 to request Dr. Rakesh Patel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Rakesh Patel |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2365635430 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 24 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Rakesh Patel attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1205861010
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 4, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Rakesh Patel
Medical Licenses
Dr. Rakesh Patel has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 24 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine 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.
| A76352 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| La Mesa, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Neighborhood Healthcare | 51 |
Practice Locations
855 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020-3819
Phone: (619) 440-2751
Fax: (619) 440-2945
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 4, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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