Vikram Rao, MD, PHD
NPI 1316106859 · Neurology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikram Rao, MD, PHD is a Neurology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1316106859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316106859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L-236227 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
318 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 124 | $232 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 2-12 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95718 | 79 | $151 |
| 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 | 47 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $162 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Brain, Spinal Cord, Or Peripheral Neurostimulator Generator With Brain Stimulator Programming, First 15 Minutes With Qualified Health Professional95983 | 21 | $55 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 112 | 26 |
| Clobazam | 85 | 14 |
| Lacosamide | 79 | 12 |
| Clonazepam | 68 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 49 | 11 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 48 | — |
| Topiramate | 46 | — |
| Zonisamide | 43 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,593 across 9 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
- 2008-06-09
- Last updated
- 2019-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikram Rao's NPI number?
- Vikram Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316106859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikram Rao's specialty?
- Vikram Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikram Rao located?
- Vikram Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0114.
- What is Vikram Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikram Rao is (415) 476-9202.
- Does Vikram Rao accept Medicare?
- Vikram Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikram Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikram Rao's NPI (1316106859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.