Venkateswara Rao, M.D.,
NPI 1013027069 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkateswara Rao, M.D., is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1013027069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013027069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 051813 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2008-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkateswara Rao's NPI number?
- Venkateswara Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013027069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkateswara Rao's specialty?
- Venkateswara Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkateswara Rao located?
- Venkateswara Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Venkateswara Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkateswara Rao is (318) 675-5000.
- Does Venkateswara Rao accept Medicare?
- Venkateswara Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkateswara Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkateswara Rao's NPI (1013027069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.