Quick answers
- Does Vishnuvardhan R. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vishnuvardhan R. 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 Vishnuvardhan R. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 853 Original Medicare patients and 981 services for Vishnuvardhan R. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vishnuvardhan R. Rao's NPI number?
- 1679557656. 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 Vishnuvardhan R. 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 | 853 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 981 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)641 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)128 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)108 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)59 services
- Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (99282)14 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%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Anxiety43%
- Heart failure42%
Hospitals where Vishnuvardhan R. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vishnuvardhan R. 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.
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- UChicago Medicine Northwest IndianaCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150195
Practice locations
Addresses where Vishnuvardhan R. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10855 Virginia St, Suite 1700Crown Point, IN 46307 (888) 824‑0200
- 3630 Willowcreek RdPortage, IN 46368 (219) 364‑3000
- 85 E US Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 983‑8300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vishnuvardhan R. Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Professionals of Indiana PC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Chicago
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679557656 |
| 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