Shanti Rao, MD
NPI 1366973588 · Internal Medicine Physician · Huntersville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shanti Rao, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Huntersville, NC (NPI 1366973588).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366973588
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2020-00571 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 78 | $77 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 70 | $81 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 67 | $225 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 40 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 181 | 87 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 102 | 100 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 44 | 43 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 40 | 39 |
| Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Magbrand: Suflave | 35 | 33 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,502 across 52 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 923 N 2nd StSte 204Albemarle, NC 28001-3317Phone: (980) 323-5600
- 1025 Morehead Medical DrSte 300Charlotte, NC 28204-2963Phone: (704) 355-4593
- 1585 Forney Creek PkwySte 2350Denver, NC 28037-9514Phone: (980) 212-4000
- 441 Mcalister RdLincolnton, NC 28092-4126Phone: (980) 212-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-21
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-09-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shanti Rao's NPI number?
- Shanti Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366973588, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shanti Rao's specialty?
- Shanti Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shanti Rao located?
- Shanti Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 16455 Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078-7135.
- What is Shanti Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shanti Rao is (704) 801-3011.
- Does Shanti Rao accept Medicare?
- Shanti Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shanti Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Shanti Rao's NPI (1366973588) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.