Quick answers
- Does Bhavani Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhavani 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 Bhavani Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 1,394 services for Bhavani Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhavani Rao's NPI number?
- 1790887909. 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 Bhavani 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,394 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)510 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)83 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)33 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)30 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)26 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
- Arthritis32%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Bhavani Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhavani 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.
- JFK University Medical CenterEdison, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310108
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhavani Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 209 Pierson AveEdison, NJ 08837 (908) 757‑6655
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Edison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edison, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790887909 |
| 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