Usha Rao, MD
NPI 1558525378 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Usha Rao, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1558525378).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558525378
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A117090 (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
17 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
28 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 14 | $34 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 14 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$48 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 624 | 265 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 439 | 145 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 356 | 256 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 177 | 78 |
| Timolol Maleate | 109 | 40 |
| Cyclosporine | 82 | 28 |
| Bimatoprost | 77 | 28 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25 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
- 2008-07-10
- Last updated
- 2022-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Usha Rao's NPI number?
- Usha Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558525378, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Usha Rao's specialty?
- Usha Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Usha Rao located?
- Usha Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Koret Way, San Francisco, CA 94143-2218.
- What is Usha Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Usha Rao is (415) 514-3398.
- Does Usha Rao accept Medicare?
- Usha Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Usha Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Usha Rao's NPI (1558525378) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.