Quick answers
- Does Raman P. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raman P. 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 Raman P. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 337 Original Medicare patients and 1,060 services for Raman P. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raman P. Rao's NPI number?
- 1538154406. 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 Raman P. 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 | 337 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,060 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)357 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)181 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)106 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)97 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes59%
- Heart failure59%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Raman P. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raman P. 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.
- Community Hospital EastIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150074
- Community Hospital NorthIndianapolis, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150169
- Hancock Regional HospitalGreenfield, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150037
- Major HospitalShelbyville, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150097
Practice locations
Addresses where Raman P. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8205 E 56th St, Suite 250Indianapolis, IN 46216 (317) 353‑8985
- 9011 N Meridian St, Suite 225Indianapolis, IN 46260 (317) 574‑4747
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raman P. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Indiana Nephrology and Internal Medicine PC36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Indiana Nephrology and Internal Medicine PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538154406 |
| 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