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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Kamalakar T. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Stuart, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Kamalakar T. Rao, MD is a cardiologist at 1900 Nebraska Ave, Suite 9, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Phone: (772) 465-4499. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kamalakar T. Rao had 1,472 Original Medicare patients and 11,553 services. NPI 1174516017. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1900 Nebraska Ave, Suite 9, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 · Directions
  • Phone: (772) 465‑4499
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital
  • Group practice: Florida Heart Center, PA
  • Medical school: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kamalakar T. Rao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kamalakar T. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kamalakar T. 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 Kamalakar T. Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,472 Original Medicare patients and 11,553 services for Kamalakar T. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kamalakar T. Rao's NPI number?
1174516017. 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 Kamalakar T. 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 patients1,472
Services billed to Medicare11,553
Different services or procedures73
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,787 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,568 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)570 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)567 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)548 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 disease60%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Heart failure38%

Hospitals where Kamalakar T. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kamalakar T. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kamalakar T. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kamalakar T. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Florida Heart Center, PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Florida →

Other cardiologists in Fort Pierce

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Pierce, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Florida Heart Center, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174516017
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians