Vinod Rao, MD, PHD
NPI 1053605071 · Psychiatry Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinod Rao, MD, PHD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1053605071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053605071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L-248033 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
114 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 58 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 52 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 33 |
| Lorazepam | 31 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 31 |
| Diazepam | 31 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 28 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-07
- Last updated
- 2011-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinod Rao's NPI number?
- Vinod Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053605071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinod Rao's specialty?
- Vinod Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinod Rao located?
- Vinod Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114.
- What is Vinod Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinod Rao is (617) 726-2000.
- Does Vinod Rao accept Medicare?
- Vinod Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinod Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinod Rao's NPI (1053605071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.