Suresh Rao, M.D
NPI 1356377162 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Sun Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suresh Rao, M.D is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Sun Valley, CA (NPI 1356377162).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356377162
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A39156 (CA)
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
965 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 529 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 214 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 118 | $128 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 79 | $205 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 39 |
| Levetiracetam | 38 |
| Baclofen | 26 |
| Midodrine Hcl | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 |
| Lactulose | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2011-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suresh Rao's NPI number?
- Suresh Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356377162, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suresh Rao's specialty?
- Suresh Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suresh Rao located?
- Suresh Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 9375 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352-1418.
- What is Suresh Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suresh Rao is (818) 768-3000.
- Does Suresh Rao accept Medicare?
- Suresh Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suresh Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Suresh Rao's NPI (1356377162) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.