Sankineni Rao, M.D.
NPI 1609822907 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bowie, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sankineni Rao, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bowie, MD (NPI 1609822907).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609822907
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0034525 (MD)
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
20 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
1,719 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 667 | $141 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 198 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 156 | $2 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 152 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $97 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 231 | 75 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 171 | 55 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 140 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 120 | 40 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 111 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$575 across 27 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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2018-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sankineni Rao's NPI number?
- Sankineni Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609822907, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sankineni Rao's specialty?
- Sankineni Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sankineni Rao located?
- Sankineni Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste 422, Bowie, MD 20716.
- What is Sankineni Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sankineni Rao is (201) 262-9872.
- Does Sankineni Rao accept Medicare?
- Sankineni Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sankineni Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Sankineni Rao's NPI (1609822907) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.