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  3. Ravi Patel
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Ravi Patel, M.D.

NPI: 1386631901
Bakersfield, CA
10 years of data
Hematology-Oncology
$22.0M
Total Payments
139.2K
Beneficiaries
465.1K
Services
3.46x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

99th
percentile in specialty
This provider$22.0M
Specialty median$339.6K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $22.0M over 10 years
23.46x markup ratio (above median)
399th percentile in Hematology-Oncology by payments
4186 services/day — unusually high
517 procedures with >3x markup

This provider averages 186 services per working day

Based on 465.1K total services over 10 years (250 working days/year). Learn about impossible service volumes →

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $22.0M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Hematology-Oncology providers nationally.

Averaging 186 services per working day raises questions about billing patterns.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$363.24$94.033.86x$269.21$2.8M68.0K19.5K
2015$357.63$91.083.93x$266.55$2.2M57.7K16.9K
2016$355.78$91.103.91x$264.68$2.0M47.7K14.4K
2017$396.00$99.823.97x$296.18$2.2M45.3K13.4K
2018$386.98$95.354.06x$291.63$2.7M51.4K13.6K
2019$328.04$85.693.83x$242.35$2.5M47.4K13.3K
2020$398.39$101.693.92x$296.70$1.8M36.9K11.0K
2021$363.10$89.014.08x$274.09$2.0M36.5K11.9K
2022$410.58$91.824.47x$318.76$1.9M35.3K11.6K
2023$406.57$86.784.69x$319.79$1.8M38.9K13.6K

Top Procedures (20)

78815Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh
$7.3M
5.8K services$1.3K/svc2.71x markup
A9552Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries⚠ 4.7x markup
$1.3M
6.1K services$216.38/svc4.69x markup
G9678Oncology Care Model service
$1.3M
8.3K services$157.94/svc1.01x markup
99214Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes⚠ 3.1x markup
$1.1M
13.0K services$88.03/svc3.10x markup
74178CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast⚠ 3.5x markup
$1.1M
3.9K services$285.51/svc3.50x markup
78816Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body
$763.6K
617 services$1.2K/svc2.60x markup
71260CT scan chest with contrast⚠ 7.5x markup
$603.5K
5.6K services$107.25/svc7.54x markup
99215Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes⚠ 3.2x markup
$491.0K
4.0K services$123.90/svc3.20x markup
70491CT scan of neck with contrast⚠ 7.0x markup
$477.2K
4.2K services$114.55/svc6.97x markup
85025Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test⚠ 3.1x markup
$442.0K
48.5K services$9.11/svc3.07x markup
82378Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level⚠ 3.1x markup
$435.3K
19.6K services$22.22/svc3.06x markup
763773D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing⚠ 4.2x markup
$421.2K
7.0K services$60.28/svc4.18x markup
80053Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals⚠ 5.2x markup
$393.9K
40.6K services$9.69/svc5.16x markup
83735Magnesium level⚠ 3.0x markup
$368.2K
46.3K services$7.95/svc3.02x markup
74177Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast⚠ 4.1x markup
$284.1K
1.1K services$262.58/svc4.09x markup
70553MRI scan of brain before and after contrast⚠ 6.2x markup
$264.3K
953 services$277.38/svc6.20x markup
83615Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level⚠ 4.3x markup
$249.4K
49.3K services$5.06/svc4.35x markup
96374Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention⚠ 4.8x markup
$239.6K
5.8K services$41.00/svc4.76x markup
86300Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen⚠ 3.1x markup
$228.8K
9.4K services$24.41/svc3.07x markup
99490Chronic care management services at least 20 minutes per calendar month⚠ 4.1x markup
$201.8K
5.5K services$36.91/svc4.06x markup
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CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
78815Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging skull base to mid-thigh5.8K$7.3M$1.3K2.71x
A9552Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries6.1K$1.3M$216.384.69x
G9678Oncology Care Model service8.3K$1.3M$157.941.01x
99214Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes13.0K$1.1M$88.033.10x
74178CT scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast3.9K$1.1M$285.513.50x
78816Nuclear medicine study with CT imaging whole body617$763.6K$1.2K2.60x
71260CT scan chest with contrast5.6K$603.5K$107.257.54x
99215Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 40 minutes4.0K$491.0K$123.903.20x
70491CT scan of neck with contrast4.2K$477.2K$114.556.97x
85025Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test48.5K$442.0K$9.113.07x
82378Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein level19.6K$435.3K$22.223.06x
763773D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing7.0K$421.2K$60.284.18x
80053Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals40.6K$393.9K$9.695.16x
83735Magnesium level46.3K$368.2K$7.953.02x
74177Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast1.1K$284.1K$262.584.09x
70553MRI scan of brain before and after contrast953$264.3K$277.386.20x
83615Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level49.3K$249.4K$5.064.35x
96374Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention5.8K$239.6K$41.004.76x
86300Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen9.4K$228.8K$24.413.07x
99490Chronic care management services at least 20 minutes per calendar month5.5K$201.8K$36.914.06x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

3.46x

This provider submits charges 3.46 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 3.46x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $346. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Bakersfield, CA

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Similar Providers

Other Hematology-Oncology providers in CA for peer comparison.

Ravi Patel (you)
$22.0M
Luke Dreisbach, M.D.
$77.2M
Sachin Gupta, M.D.
$55.1M
Ravi Rao, MD⚠️
$49.1M
Michael Sherman, M.D., PHD
$38.9M
Nerses Tchekmedyian, M.D.
$38.0M
Show detailed table ▾
ProviderLocationTotal PaymentsStatus
Luke Dreisbach, M.D.Rancho Mirage, CA$77.2M✓ Clear
Sachin Gupta, M.D.Fresno, CA$55.1M✓ Clear
Ravi Rao, MDFresno, CA$49.1M⚠️ Flagged
Michael Sherman, M.D., PHDWalnut Creek, CA$38.9M✓ Clear
Nerses Tchekmedyian, M.D.Irvine, CA$38.0M✓ Clear

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Data Sources

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  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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