Dinesh Rao, MD
NPI 1831137744 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinesh Rao, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1831137744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831137744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A89461 (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
20 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
2,890 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, Each Additional Marker88185 | 1,574 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 248 | $55 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tissue, Manual, Each Additional Multiplex Stain Procedure88377 | 205 | $242 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 88 | $51 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, 16 Or More Markers88189 | 72 | $89 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, First Marker88184 | 69 | $94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2008-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinesh Rao's NPI number?
- Dinesh Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831137744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinesh Rao's specialty?
- Dinesh Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinesh Rao located?
- Dinesh Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095-3075.
- What is Dinesh Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinesh Rao is (310) 794-8285.
- Does Dinesh Rao accept Medicare?
- Dinesh Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinesh Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinesh Rao's NPI (1831137744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.