Quick answers
- Does Arvin K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arvin 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 Arvin K. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 476 Original Medicare patients and 4,305 services for Arvin K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Arvin K. Rao's NPI number?
- 1780635904. 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 Arvin 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 | 476 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,305 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)968 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)746 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)607 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)516 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)433 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Asthma29%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Arvin K. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arvin 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.
- AdventHealth LittletonLittleton, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060113
- Hca-Healthone dba Swedish Medical CenterEnglewood, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060034
Practice locations
Addresses where Arvin K. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 W Dry Creek CirLittleton, CO 80120 (303) 953‑6767
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Colorado
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colorado — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780635904 |
| 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