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Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: skin issues, cosmetic skin treatment

4560 Admiralty Way Suite 101
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 577-7544

Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD is a dermatologist in Marina Del Rey, CA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

4560 Admiralty Way Suite 101
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Some issues Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD can help you with:

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	334
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	402
skin procedures	402

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	35
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	56
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	362
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	368
skin procedures	368

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	35
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	64
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	355
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	489
skin procedures	489

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	56
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	130
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	420
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	395
skin procedures	395

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	43
Hispanic	17
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	69
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	393
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	422
skin procedures	422

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	63
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	542
radiation therapy	611
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	409
skin procedures	409

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	35
Hispanic	23
Asian	13
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	82
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

doctor visit	516
radiation therapy	660
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	320
skin procedures	320

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	27
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	55
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	552
radiation therapy	654
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	300
skin procedures	300

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	32
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	58
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1227
radiation therapy	1288
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	787
skin procedures	787

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD treated as a dermatologist in Marina Del Rey, CA were radiation therapy, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	524
radiation therapy	803
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	432
skin procedures	432

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	163
Male	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	263
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	57
75 to 84	109
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. She is certified by the Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)

Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Health Net MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, CareMore MAH and Blue Shield California MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Health Net MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California HMO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

CareMore MAH

Blue Shield California MAH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nita Rajani Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Marina Del Rey, CA.

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2018-08-01

Dr. Patel is nice and professional. However her office operates with questionable billing practices. They intentionally overcharge you for your copay up front. Even if your stated copay rate with your insurance is $40, they will charge you $60, and later issue you a credit. Also, for a basic procedure such as a biopsy they require an upfront deposit of $250, regardless of whether or not your patient responsibility amount would be much less than this once the claim is processed by your insurance. They say they will reimburse you the difference afterwards. I am opposed to prepaying arbitrary amounts made up by a medical provider with no consideration for my insurance coverage, so I will be finding my care elsewhere.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$27,716 ACZONE $25,375	RESTASIS $144	BOTOX COSMETIC $36	RHOFADE $28	$2,134
Incyte Corporation	$15,040 OPZELURA $13,230	$1,810
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$12,309 MIRVASO $4,064	EPIDUO $3,076	SOOLANTRA $2,869	ORACEA $627	AKLIEF $434	Other $1,239
Pfizer Inc.	$11,231 EUCRISA $10,858	CIBINQO $274	PAXLOVID $54	LITFULO $46
Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.	$6,147 ESKATA $6,083	RHOFADE $64
Other	$20,707 ONEXTON $2,977	Acticlate $2,681	DUPIXENT $2,336	Fluoroplex $1,037	Enbrel $820	Other $10,856

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$40,758
Food and Beverage	$20,049
Consulting Fee	$19,736
Travel and Lodging	$6,191
Honoraria	$2,850
Other	$3,566

Biography

Dr. Nita Patel is a dermatology (skin disorders) specialist in Marina Del Rey, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Patel include skin issues and cosmetic skin treatment. She appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Patel graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai reports that she is not accepting new patients.