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Ophthalmology

Naveen K. Rao, MD

Sees patients in Boston, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Naveen K. Rao, MD is an ophthalmologist at 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 367-4800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Naveen K. Rao had 1,635 Original Medicare patients and 4,435 services. NPI 1437323656. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 50 Staniford St, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 367‑4800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc
  • Medical school: Baylor College Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Naveen K. 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 Naveen K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naveen 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 Naveen K. Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,635 Original Medicare patients and 4,435 services for Naveen K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Naveen K. Rao's NPI number?
1437323656. 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 Naveen 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 patients1,635
Services billed to Medicare4,435
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)966 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)601 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)592 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)490 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)482 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Anxiety25%
  • Osteoporosis24%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc68 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437323656
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Sources

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