Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
2005 Valley View Boulevard, 
Altoona, PA 

Overview

Rakesh Patel is a Physiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Graduate Institution

Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Schwab Rehab Hosp/Care Network, University of Chicago

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Altoona

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

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2005 Valley View Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh R. Patel

Is Dr. Rakesh R. Patel a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh R. Patel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Rakesh R. Patel specialize in?

While Dr. Rakesh R. Patel is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.

Does Dr. Rakesh R. Patel accept my insurance?

Dr. Rakesh R. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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