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Dr. Rachana Suresh Patel-Garud, O.D.
Optometrist in Evanston, IL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1629148804
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Rachana Suresh Patel-Garud
Credential O.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 811 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201
Phone (847) 425-0086
Enumeration date Nov 8, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 11, 2020
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| P00434967 | Other | IL | MEDICARE RAILROAD |
| 046009928 | Medicaid | IL | - |
| 7215175 | Other | IL | BCBS |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Rachana Patel-Garud?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Rachana Patel-Garud is 1629148804, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Rachana Patel-Garud practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Evanston, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-01-11.