Quick answers
- Does Anil K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anil 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 Anil K. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 380 Original Medicare patients and 56,023 services for Anil K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anil K. Rao's NPI number?
- 1649216391. 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 Anil 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 patients | 380 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56,023 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)27,640 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)12,750 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)8,500 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)1,790 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)520 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Osteoporosis37%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Anil K. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anil K. 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.
- Adams Memorial HospitalDecatur, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151330
- Bluffton Regional Medical CenterBluffton, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150075
- Indiana University Health Jay, Inc.Portland, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151320
- Parkview Wabash Hospital, IncWabash, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151310
- Parkview Whitley HospitalColumbia City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150101
Practice locations
Addresses where Anil K. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2516 E Dupont RdFort Wayne, IN 46825 (260) 434‑6076
- 7910 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804
- 7916 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 432‑2297
- 7938 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 436‑8583
- 7950 W Jefferson Blvd, Lutheran HospitalFort Wayne, IN 46804 (260) 435‑7001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anil K. Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Oncology Partners PA391 clinicians in the group
- Lutheran Medical Group LLC252 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Fort Wayne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Wayne, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Oncology Partners PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649216391 |
| 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