Quick answers
- Does Rajiv N. Patel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajiv N. Patel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rajiv N. Patel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 442 services for Rajiv N. Patel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajiv N. Patel's NPI number?
- 1548342058. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rajiv N. Patel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 442 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)91 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)27 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis30%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
- Diabetes18%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rajiv N. Patel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 314 E McLoughlin BlvdVancouver, WA 98663 (360) 694‑8303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajiv N. Patel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vancouver Contact Lens and Vision Clinic Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Vancouver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vancouver Contact Lens and Vision Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548342058 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians