Hari Rao, M.D.
NPI 1477812493 · Hospitalist Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hari Rao, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1477812493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477812493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23961 (MS)
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
14 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
1,095 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 50 Minutes99233 | 569 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 224 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 169 | $110 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 52 | $168 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 47 | $208 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 23 | $74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$267 across 12 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
- 2012-05-11
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hari Rao's NPI number?
- Hari Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477812493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hari Rao's specialty?
- Hari Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hari Rao located?
- Hari Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501-2515.
- What is Hari Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hari Rao is (228) 867-4396.
- Does Hari Rao accept Medicare?
- Hari Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hari Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Hari Rao's NPI (1477812493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.