Varuni Rao, D.O.
NPI 1396032215 · Rheumatology Physician · Plano, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varuni Rao, D.O. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Plano, TX (NPI 1396032215).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396032215
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q8130 (TX)
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
15 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
133 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 | 101 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 54 | 19 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 49 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 12 |
| Sulfasalazine | 25 | — |
| Prednisone | 24 | — |
| Allopurinol | 22 | — |
| Folic Acid | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$791 across 37 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
- 2011-06-29
- Last updated
- 2023-02-02
- Certified
- 2023-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varuni Rao's NPI number?
- Varuni Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396032215, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varuni Rao's specialty?
- Varuni Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varuni Rao located?
- Varuni Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 6201 Dallas Pkwy # 100, Plano, TX 75024-3529.
- What is Varuni Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varuni Rao is (972) 403-8184.
- Does Varuni Rao accept Medicare?
- Varuni Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varuni Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Varuni Rao's NPI (1396032215) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.