Dr. Rupal Patel, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Rupal Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia. In 2023, Dr. Patel performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#160 in Virginia) and 12 hip replacements (#119 in Virginia), for a combined total of 26 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
14 verified cases
#160 in Virginia
Hip Replacement
12 verified cases
#119 in Virginia

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Patel

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"Dr. Patel, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 804-828-7051
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
NPI: 1790006609
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 16 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.