Quick answers
- Does Gopala Krishna B. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gopala Krishna B. 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 Gopala Krishna B. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 370 Original Medicare patients and 1,472 services for Gopala Krishna B. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gopala Krishna B. Rao's NPI number?
- 1790934321. 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 Gopala Krishna B. 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 | 370 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,472 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)254 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)178 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)176 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)139 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)137 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%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Arthritis52%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
- Diabetes47%
Hospitals where Gopala Krishna B. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gopala Krishna B. 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.
- Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1Elk Grove Village, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140258
- Baylor Regional Medical Center at PlanoPlano, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450890
- Medical City North HillsNorth Richland Hills, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450087
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450135
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-BedfordBedford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450639
Practice locations
Addresses where Gopala Krishna B. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1305 Airport Fwy, Suite 424Bedford, TX 76021 (817) 510‑1060
Specialties
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Other cardiologists in Bedford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bedford, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Drexel University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790934321 |
| 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