Chitharanjan Rao, MD
NPI 1659306835 · Neurology Physician · Pompton Plains, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chitharanjan Rao, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Pompton Plains, NJ (NPI 1659306835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659306835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD429094 (PA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
570 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 | 170 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 71 | $180 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 70 | $60 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 66 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $197 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 74 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 68 | 30 |
| Memantine Hcl | 60 | 17 |
| Levetiracetam | 42 | 13 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 26 | — |
| Lidocaine | 17 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 14 | — |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,054 across 50 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 (1)
- 3131 Princeton PikeLawrenceville Neurology Center, P.A.Lawrenceville, NJ 08648Phone: (609) 896-1701Fax: (609) 896-3735
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-07-06
- Certified
- 2023-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chitharanjan Rao's NPI number?
- Chitharanjan Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659306835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chitharanjan Rao's specialty?
- Chitharanjan Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chitharanjan Rao located?
- Chitharanjan Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 242 W Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1029.
- What is Chitharanjan Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chitharanjan Rao is (862) 248-8165.
- Does Chitharanjan Rao accept Medicare?
- Chitharanjan Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chitharanjan Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Chitharanjan Rao's NPI (1659306835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.