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Dr. Rakesh I Patel, M.D.
Nephrology Physician in Gallup, NM · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1508069725
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Rakesh I Patel
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1801 Redrock Dr, Gallup, NM, 87301
Phone (505) 863-7993
Fax (505) 863-9406
Enumeration date Jun 6, 2007
Last updated in NPPES May 29, 2015
Taxonomy & licenses
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD2011-0242 (NM) Secondary
207RN0300X Nephrology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD2011-0240 (NM) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
What is an NPI number?
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Frequently asked questions
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What specialty is Rakesh Patel?
Rakesh Patel is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Nephrology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-05-29.