Ganesh Rau, MD
NPI 1174671291 · Ophthalmology Physician · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ganesh Rau, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1174671291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174671291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51743 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,414 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 354 | $138 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 332 | $99 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 166 | $40 |
| Ultrasound Scan to Determine Eye Length and Lens Power76519 | 142 | $61 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 106 | $70 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 103 | $166 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 406 | 243 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 336 | 194 |
| Ofloxacin | 323 | 206 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 314 | 108 |
| Latanoprost | 285 | 90 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 212 | 129 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 196 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,894 across 82 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
- 2007-01-08
- Last updated
- 2011-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ganesh Rau's NPI number?
- Ganesh Rau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174671291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ganesh Rau's specialty?
- Ganesh Rau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ganesh Rau located?
- Ganesh Rau's practice location on file with NPPES is 203 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
- What is Ganesh Rau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ganesh Rau is (201) 653-5722.
- Does Ganesh Rau accept Medicare?
- Ganesh Rau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ganesh Rau's NPI active?
- Yes — Ganesh Rau's NPI (1174671291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.