RAKESH DEVENDRAKUMAR PATEL PA-C
Prescription History 1821574468
Physician Assistant in Huntersville, NC
What does Rakesh Patel prescribe?
In 2024, Rakesh Patel wrote 1,522 Medicare prescriptions for 34 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 189 prescriptions for 62 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Rakesh Patel prescribes.
Medications 34 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Carolina prescribers.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 189 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 3.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.41 per fill, versus $12.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 181 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 3.2 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $41.85 per fill, versus $28.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 152 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $15.91 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 144 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 2.9 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $29.33 per fill, versus $29.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 88 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.30 per fill, versus $10.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 84 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $27.18 per fill, versus $28.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 68 prescriptions for Lacosamide, about 1.6 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $109.86 per fill, versus $118.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 68 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.4 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $27.05 per fill, versus $21.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 59 prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.8 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $38.53 per fill, versus $22.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 46 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 1.3 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $1,013.99 per fill, versus $874.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 46 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $6.03 per fill, versus $10.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 43 prescriptions for Levetiracetam Er, about 1.5 times as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $46.22 per fill, versus $68.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 32 prescriptions for Topiramate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $8.69 per fill, versus $10.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 27 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 86% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,293.69 per fill, versus $1,429.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 23 prescriptions for Baclofen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $16.33 per fill, versus $16.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 22 prescriptions for Sumatriptan Succinate, about as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $20.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help prevent migraine.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 21 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,207.07 per fill, versus $818.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 81% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $14.14 per fill, versus $28.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat migraine.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 19 prescriptions for Ubrelvy, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $985.89 per fill, versus $1,365.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $11.05 per fill, versus $9.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $11.02 per fill, versus $40.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 15 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $44.71 per fill, versus $48.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 14 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $55.58 per fill, versus $28.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 14% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (92). Medicare paid $612.89 per fill, versus $835.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $21.63 per fill, versus $14.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $165.93 per fill, versus $55.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 13 prescriptions for Prednisone, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.14 per fill, versus $4.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa Er, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $66.58 per fill, versus $50.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $15.98 per fill, versus $14.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 12 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $13.88 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 6% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $4.62 per fill, versus $9.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Citalopram Hbr, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $9.50 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.22 per fill, versus $8.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Rakesh Patel wrote 11 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 15% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $1.92 per fill, versus $8.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Rakesh Patel’s prescriptions
What does Rakesh Patel prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rakesh Patel's most prescribed medications were Donepezil Hcl (189), Memantine Hcl (181) and Gabapentin (152).
How does Rakesh Patel's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Rakesh Patel prescribes 11 more often than the typical North Carolina prescriber, 5 about as often and 18 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Rakesh Patel prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
