Nilin Rao, DPM, PHD
NPI 1689107450 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nilin Rao, DPM, PHD is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1689107450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689107450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 692020 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
537 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 | 332 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 82 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 50 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $74 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 26 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 45 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 15 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 17 | 13 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 15 |
| Ketoconazole | 13 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 11 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,929 across 83 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
- 2017-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-02-02
- Certified
- 2023-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nilin Rao's NPI number?
- Nilin Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689107450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nilin Rao's specialty?
- Nilin Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Nilin Rao located?
- Nilin Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 W 38th St Ste 210, Austin, TX 78731-6405.
- What is Nilin Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nilin Rao is (512) 407-8188.
- Does Nilin Rao accept Medicare?
- Nilin Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nilin Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Nilin Rao's NPI (1689107450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.