Vivek Rao, MD
NPI 1629084504 · Allergy & Immunology Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Rao, MD is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1629084504).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629084504
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Allergy & Immunology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L7855 (TX)
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
19 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
140 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 | 92 | $121 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 48 | $37 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$121 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 83 | 25 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 58 | 24 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 55 | 21 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 51 | 21 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 37 | — |
| Omeprazole | 35 | — |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 30 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,079 across 19 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2008-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Rao's NPI number?
- Vivek Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629084504, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Rao's specialty?
- Vivek Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Allergy & Immunology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Rao located?
- Vivek Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Adams Ave, Odessa, TX 79761-4656.
- What is Vivek Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Rao is (432) 333-3300.
- Does Vivek Rao accept Medicare?
- Vivek Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Rao's NPI (1629084504) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.