Quick answers
- Does Aravind N. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Aravind N. Rao may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Aravind N. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 933 Original Medicare patients and 3,104 services for Aravind N. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aravind N. Rao's NPI number?
- 1316162332. 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 Aravind N. 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 | 933 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,104 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)312 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)298 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)215 services
- Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (93308)210 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up (93321)202 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 disease61%
- Atrial fibrillation53%
- Heart failure52%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Aravind N. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aravind N. 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.
- CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040026
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
- St Vincent Medical Center/NorthSherwood, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040137
- White County Medical CenterSearcy, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040014
Practice locations
Addresses where Aravind N. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10100 Kanis RdLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 255‑6000
- 2 Saint Vincent CirLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 552‑3000
- 711 Santa Fe DrSearcy, AR 72143 (501) 279‑9393
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Aravind N. Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- White County Medical Center186 clinicians in the group
- St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other interventional cardiologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in White County Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316162332 |
| 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