Aravinda K. Rao, MD

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Aravinda 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.

Most frequent services

1. Imaging of retina (92134)245 services
2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)232 services
3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)52 services
4. Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)47 services
5. Photography of the retina (92250)46 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%
• Diabetes48%
• Chronic kidney disease37%
• Arthritis36%
• Ischemic heart disease30%

Hospitals where Aravinda K. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aravinda 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.

• University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190005

Practice locations

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

• 2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 702‑3000
• 2832 Burdette StNew Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 866‑2741
• 3700 Saint Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 412‑1100

Group practices

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

• Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group

Specialties

• Ophthalmologyprimary

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Other ophthalmologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

• Emily M. Laurent, MD
• Joseph D. Benevento, MD
• Alejandro Leon, MD
• Bennett Romanoff, MD
• Alejandro L. Acosta-Ortiz, MD
• Bruce A. Barron, MD
• Jeffrey A. Guillmette, MD
• Peter R. Kastl, MD

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Other clinicians in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G

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

• Roque H. Ferreyro, MD
• Arin Jones, CNA
• Beren M. Chandler, MD
• Taylor G. Guillen, CNA
• Mary C. Cazayoux, CNA
• Angela M. McLean, MD

Clinician information

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

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