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Ophthalmology

Kavita K. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Topeka, KS · Kansas

Summary

Dr. Kavita K. Rao, MD is an ophthalmologist at 26701 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Phone: (714) 582-1090. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kavita K. Rao had 943 Original Medicare patients and 1,475 services. NPI 1780919985. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 26701 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 · Directions
  • Phone: (714) 582‑1090
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Stormont Vail Hospital
  • Group practice: Advanced Eye Medical Group a Professional Corporation
  • Medical school: graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kavita K. 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 Kavita K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kavita 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 Kavita K. Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 943 Original Medicare patients and 1,475 services for Kavita K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kavita K. Rao's NPI number?
1780919985. 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 Kavita 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 patients943
Services billed to Medicare1,475
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)694 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)246 services
  3. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)80 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)76 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)70 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 pressure71%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Osteoporosis29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Kavita K. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kavita 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.

  • Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170086

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Advanced Eye Medical Group a Professional Corporation6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Mission Viejo

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mission Viejo, CA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Mission Viejo →

Other clinicians in Advanced Eye Medical Group a Professional Corporation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780919985
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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