Vijay Rao, MD
NPI 1669653945 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Rao, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1669653945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669653945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A97858 (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
18 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
279 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 67 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 42 | $27 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 29 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 25 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 25 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 21 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$223 across 13 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
- 2007-11-15
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Rao's NPI number?
- Vijay Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669653945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Rao's specialty?
- Vijay Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Rao located?
- Vijay Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 4094 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-2143.
- What is Vijay Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Rao is (619) 543-7636.
- Does Vijay Rao accept Medicare?
- Vijay Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Rao's NPI (1669653945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.