Prabakar Rao, MD
NPI 1417959115 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prabakar Rao, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1417959115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417959115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 118703 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,184 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 719 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 449 | $87 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 322 | $110 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 147 | $83 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 91 | $34 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 80 | $145 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise Classified |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 226 | 112 |
| Tobramycin | 78 | 64 |
| Difluprednate | 64 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 47 | 18 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 24 | 12 |
| Latanoprost | 24 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 20 | — |
| Prednisone | 20 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2022-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prabakar Rao's NPI number?
- Prabakar Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417959115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prabakar Rao's specialty?
- Prabakar Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prabakar Rao located?
- Prabakar Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495.
- What is Prabakar Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prabakar Rao is (314) 362-3937.
- Does Prabakar Rao accept Medicare?
- Prabakar Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prabakar Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Prabakar Rao's NPI (1417959115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.