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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Swati Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Swati Rao, MD is a cardiologist at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Swati Rao had 125 Original Medicare patients and 350 services. NPI 1598151805. 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: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 792‑1414
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: MUSC Medical Center
  • Group practice: University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
  • Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Swati 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 Swati Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Swati 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 Swati Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 350 services for Swati Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Swati Rao's NPI number?
1598151805. 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 Swati 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 patients125
Services billed to Medicare350
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)60 services
  2. Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)52 services
  3. Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)37 services
  4. Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days (93297)33 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)27 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%
  • Atrial fibrillation75%
  • Heart failure58%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Arthritis49%

Hospitals where Swati Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Swati 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.

  • MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in South Carolina →

Other cardiologists in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in Charleston →

Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598151805
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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