Jitendar Rao, MD
NPI 1285616573 · Nephrology Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jitendar Rao, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1285616573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285616573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41748 (CO)
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
1,061 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 151 | $16 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 147 | $40 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 120 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 109 | $78 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 109 | $50 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 126 | 36 |
| Furosemide | 63 | 17 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 53 | 19 |
| Spironolactone | 45 | 14 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 44 | — |
| Calcitriol | 43 | 12 |
| Carvedilol | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 3 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
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2026-01-26
- Certified
- 2026-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jitendar Rao's NPI number?
- Jitendar Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285616573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jitendar Rao's specialty?
- Jitendar Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jitendar Rao located?
- Jitendar Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1411 S Potomac St Ste 200, Aurora, CO 80012-4538.
- What is Jitendar Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jitendar Rao is (303) 327-4700.
- Does Jitendar Rao accept Medicare?
- Jitendar Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jitendar Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Jitendar Rao's NPI (1285616573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.