Quick answers
- Does Praveen K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen K. Rao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Praveen K. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,095 Original Medicare patients and 5,339 services for Praveen K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Praveen K. Rao's NPI number?
- 1043448285. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Praveen K. Rao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,095 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,339 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,588 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)599 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)381 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)332 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)312 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Atrial fibrillation54%
- Arthritis50%
- Heart failure48%
Hospitals where Praveen K. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen K. Rao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450851
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- WaxahachieWaxahachie, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450372
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
Practice locations
Addresses where Praveen K. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1400 8th AveFort Worth, TX 76104
- 1650 W College StGrapevine, TX 76051 (817) 388‑3440
- 2400 N I, Suite 35Waxahachie, TX 75165 (817) 922‑1770
- 3500 Gaston Ave, Fl 1Dallas, TX 75246 (972) 817‑6100
- 4001 Worth StDallas, TX 75246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Praveen K. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthtexas Provider Network2,697 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Electrophysiologyprimary
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthtexas Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043448285 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians