Kalyan Rao, M.D.
NPI 1598922957 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kalyan Rao, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1598922957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598922957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C170458 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
721 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 431 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 290 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$132 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 46 | 14 |
| Lorazepam | 29 | — |
| Clonazepam | 26 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 20 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 16 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$529 across 22 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 (2)
- 6200 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1410Los Angeles, CA 90048-5815Phone: (847) 420-8366Fax: (415) 296-5299
- 1 E Superior St Ste 306Chicago, IL 60611-2595Phone: (847) 420-8366Fax: (312) 754-9402
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2024-08-07
- Certified
- 2024-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kalyan Rao's NPI number?
- Kalyan Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598922957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kalyan Rao's specialty?
- Kalyan Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kalyan Rao located?
- Kalyan Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1450 10th St Ste 404, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2831.
- What is Kalyan Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kalyan Rao is (925) 282-1778.
- Does Kalyan Rao accept Medicare?
- Kalyan Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kalyan Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kalyan Rao's NPI (1598922957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.