RISHI R PATEL M.D.
NPI 1588875819
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Brooksville, FL

Active since May 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 346, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601(352) 796-3334(352) 796-3323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Dec 17, 2015, Dec 7, 2015 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Rishi R Patel M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RISHI R PATEL M.D. (NPI 1588875819) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Brooksville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0124368) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588875819
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0900X
Provider Legal NameRISHI R PATELCredential: M.D.
Location Address17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 346Brooksville, FL 34601-8925
Mailing Address17222 Hospital Blvd Ste 346Brooksville, FL 34601-8925 · (352) 796-3334 · Fax (352) 796-3323
Fax(352) 796-3323
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv UniversityGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1588875819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0900X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME0124368✔ Licensed in NY · 248030✔ Licensed in MD · D0076460✔ Licensed in VA · 0101258312
Definition
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License 0101258312 (VA), D0076460 (MD), ME0124368 (FL), 57.011035 (OH), 248030 (NY)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 248030 (NY)
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, Brooksville, FL 34601

Other Identifiers 1

Other9QWO0FL · Florida Blue

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rishi R Patel M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9335287994
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160120001067
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rishi Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD STE 346
Brooksville, FL 34601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
11390 OLD ROSWELL RD STE 100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
3,536 services1,672 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
3,395 services499 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
1,283 services875 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
983 services666 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
619 services478 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
590 services431 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality98.86
Improvement Activities40
Cost21.83

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
3%3,471 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%2,268 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%2,339 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
0%1,304 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
0%2,339 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
78%65 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 242
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 238
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Occupational Therapist
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 346
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 218
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Family Medicine
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 242
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Specialist
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, #350
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601
Surgery
17222 HOSPITAL BLVD, SUITE 326
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rishi Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rishi Patel is 1588875819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2007.

Where is Rishi Patel located?

Rishi Patel practices at 17222 Hospital Blvd Suite 346, Brooksville, FL 34601. The listed phone number is (352) 796-3334.

What is Rishi Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.

Is Rishi Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rishi Patel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rishi Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rishi Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Center For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery PA (Brooksville, FL) and Robert S. Smith MD, Inc (Alpharetta, GA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rishi Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rishi Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Rishi Patel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rishi Patel was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.