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Gastroenterology

Nikhiel B. Rau, MD

Works at hospitals in Statesville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Nikhiel B. Rau, MD is a gastroenterologist at 633 Brookdale Dr, Suite 100, Statesville, NC 28677. Phone: (704) 978-4010. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nikhiel B. Rau had 364 Original Medicare patients and 2,203 services. NPI 1326319278. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 633 Brookdale Dr, Suite 100, Statesville, NC 28677 · Directions
  • Phone: (704) 978‑4010
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
  • Group practice: Piedmont Healthcare PA
  • Medical school: graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nikhiel B. Rau, 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 Nikhiel B. Rau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhiel B. Rau 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 Nikhiel B. Rau see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 2,203 services for Nikhiel B. Rau. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nikhiel B. Rau's NPI number?
1326319278. 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 Nikhiel B. Rau, 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 patients364
Services billed to Medicare2,203
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)151 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)124 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)103 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)69 services
  5. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)58 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Nikhiel B. Rau works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhiel B. Rau 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 Nikhiel B. Rau is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nikhiel B. Rau as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Piedmont Healthcare PA223 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Piedmont Healthcare PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326319278
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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