Ramana Rao, MD
NPI 1215920491 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Albany, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramana Rao, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Albany, GA (NPI 1215920491).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215920491
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37052 (GA)
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
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
548 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 65 | $71 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 57 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $119 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 46 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 219 | 67 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 210 | 47 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 62 | 29 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 61 | 23 |
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 49 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,072 across 57 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
- 2005-08-24
- Last updated
- 2017-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramana Rao's NPI number?
- Ramana Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215920491, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramana Rao's specialty?
- Ramana Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramana Rao located?
- Ramana Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 13th Ave Ste a, Albany, GA 31701-1345.
- What is Ramana Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramana Rao is (229) 436-6688.
- Does Ramana Rao accept Medicare?
- Ramana Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramana Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramana Rao's NPI (1215920491) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.