Lakshman Rao, MD
NPI 1063468809 · Internal Medicine Physician · Erwin, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lakshman Rao, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Erwin, NC (NPI 1063468809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063468809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32276 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,195 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 394 | $121 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 213 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 142 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $86 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 86 | $70 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 279 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,457 | 224 |
| Gabapentin | 1,013 | 132 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 939 | 130 |
| Furosemide | 921 | 165 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 793 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 729 | 129 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2010-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lakshman Rao's NPI number?
- Lakshman Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063468809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lakshman Rao's specialty?
- Lakshman Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lakshman Rao located?
- Lakshman Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 518 E H St, Erwin, NC 28339-2209.
- What is Lakshman Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lakshman Rao is (910) 897-4551.
- Does Lakshman Rao accept Medicare?
- Lakshman Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lakshman Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Lakshman Rao's NPI (1063468809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.