# Ruby Nichlavose Patel, OD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ruby-patel-od-1134337900
NPI: 1134337900
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ruby Nichlavose Patel, OD is a optometry based in Katy, TX practicing at Med Southwest Pllc with NPI 1134337900.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Optometry
- Credential: OD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
- Graduation year: 2005
- NPI: 1134337900 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1134337900))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Med Southwest Pllc
- Address: 23702 Westheimer Pkwy, Suite C, Katy, TX, 774943623
- Phone: (281) 391-2020
- Group practice size: 227 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is listed in the following insurance carriers’ published networks and plan directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 67 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 26 plans
- [Ambetter](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/ambetter) — 18 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 14 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 8 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ruby Nichlavose Patel, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1134337900).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $156.

Largest disclosed payer: Alcon Vision LLC ($138 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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