Dr. Aakash V. Patel
Rheumatology (Rheumatology Physician)
At a glance
- Years since graduation
- 6
- In the NPI registry since
- 2020
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2020Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Medicare’s Care Compare data doesn’t list this clinician’s medical school. Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Rheumatology Physician primary
MN license 83003
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA
- Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA
- North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA
Medical groups
- The General Hospital Corporation (1,267 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Prednisone Other prescribers in Rochester, MN | 64 |
| Methotrexate (methotrexate sodium) Other prescribers in Rochester, MN | 18 |
| Actemra Actpen (tocilizumab) | 18 |
| Orencia Clickject (abatacept) | 13 |
| Allopurinol Other prescribers in Rochester, MN | 12 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Other prescribers in Rochester, MN | 12 |
| Methylprednisolone Other prescribers in Rochester, MN | 12 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.