Quick answers
- Does Ashwini K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashwini 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 Ashwini K. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 20 Original Medicare patients and 24 services for Ashwini K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashwini K. Rao's NPI number?
- 1134750672. 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 Ashwini 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 24 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes (97166)14 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 cholesterol60%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashwini K. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 622 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032 (212) 305‑9876
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashwini K. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York2,296 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, New York →
Other occupational therapists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134750672 |
| 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
- 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