Vijaykumar Rao, M.D.
NPI 1811967730 · Nephrology Physician · South Holland, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaykumar Rao, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in South Holland, IL (NPI 1811967730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811967730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036058283 (IL)
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
20 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
911 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 443 | $360 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 97 | $79 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 88 | $17 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $122 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 222 | 56 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 205 | 56 |
| Furosemide | 125 | 30 |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 107 | 19 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 76 | 16 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 35 | — |
| Metolazone | 31 | — |
| Enalapril Maleate | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$749 across 12 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)
- 3700 W 203rd St Ste 201Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1182Phone: (708) 952-3040Fax: (708) 952-3043
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-24
- Last updated
- 2024-11-22
- Certified
- 2024-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaykumar Rao's NPI number?
- Vijaykumar Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811967730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaykumar Rao's specialty?
- Vijaykumar Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaykumar Rao located?
- Vijaykumar Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 17225 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473-3757.
- What is Vijaykumar Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaykumar Rao is (708) 474-8700.
- Does Vijaykumar Rao accept Medicare?
- Vijaykumar Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaykumar Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaykumar Rao's NPI (1811967730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.