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Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Tulane University School of Medicine (2011)

1 Vanderbilt Park Drive Suite 150
Asheville, NC 28803

(828) 277-8233

Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS is a retina specialist in Asheville, NC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS is affiliated with UNC Health, Mission Hospital, Mission Health, AdventHealth, UNC Health Pardee and CAROLINA OPHTHALMOLOGY PA.

Office Locations

Mission Health

1 Vanderbilt Park Drive Suite 150
Asheville, NC 28803

(828) 277-8233

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1701 Old Village Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

vitreoretinal surgical procedures

By Affordability:

eye injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS performed more vitreoretinal surgical procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for eye injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2013, Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS had a list price for intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
eye procedures	710
injections	103
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	309
eye procedures	4297
injections	769
photocoagulation	49
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	152
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	364
eye procedures	5757
injections	1172
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	974
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	188
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	305
eye procedures	4773
injections	1260
photocoagulation	67
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	653

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	999
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	194
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	1520
eye procedures	4419
injections	1575
photocoagulation	41
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1155
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	228
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1567
eye procedures	5117
injections	1945
photocoagulation	58
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	58

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	818

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1281
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	483
85 and over	250
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1463
eye procedures	5745
injections	2313
photocoagulation	37
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	533
Female	820

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1283
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	521
85 and over	260
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Asheville, NC were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and prophylaxis (preventive treatment).

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	798
eye procedures	4402
injections	1305
photocoagulation	46
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	610

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	947
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	26

**Age**
75 to 84	350
85 and over	188
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	432

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

Mission Hospital

Mission Health

AdventHealth

UNC Health Pardee

CAROLINA OPHTHALMOLOGY PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raj Natvarlal Patel, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$994 GENERAL - STENTS $150	GENERAL STENTS $114	GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $100	SYNERGY Bioabsorbable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent System $90	Mamba $79	Other $460
Harrow Eye, LLC	$711 Triesence $420	IHEEZO $291
Allergan Inc.	$648 OZURDEX $648
Alcon Research Ltd	$575 $575
Abbott Laboratories	$570 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $311	Proclaim IPG $213	Assurity Pacemaker $25	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $21
Other	$2,874 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $346	OZURDEX $273	VABYSMO $234	Cimerli $159	Streamline $150	Other $1,712

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,917
Travel and Lodging	$267
Education	$130
Entertainment	$58

Biography

Dr. Raj Patel is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Hendersonville, NC and Asheville, NC. He is affiliated with AdventHealth, Mission Health, and Mission Hospital. Dr. Patel studied medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. AdventHealth reports that Dr. Patel is accepting new patients at his office in Hendersonville, NC.