Suresh Rao, M.D,
NPI 1689753188 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suresh Rao, M.D, is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1689753188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689753188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D,
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63778 (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
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
2,759 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 | 1,190 | $139 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 349 | $16 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 280 | $221 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 166 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 107 | $179 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 231 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 189 | 64 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 176 | 42 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 161 | 58 |
| Carvedilol | 136 | 47 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 123 | 42 |
| Sotagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,210 across 57 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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2012-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suresh Rao's NPI number?
- Suresh Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689753188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suresh Rao's specialty?
- Suresh Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suresh Rao located?
- Suresh Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033-2464.
- What is Suresh Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suresh Rao is (323) 441-1122.
- Does Suresh Rao accept Medicare?
- Suresh Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suresh Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Suresh Rao's NPI (1689753188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.