Veena Rao, M.D.
NPI 1831304021 · Rheumatology Physician · Redding, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veena Rao, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Redding, CA (NPI 1831304021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831304021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A84524 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 53 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 28 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 27 | 18 |
| Methotrexate/Pfbrand: Rasuvo | 13 | — |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 12 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 11 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-11
- Last updated
- 2025-06-16
- Certified
- 2025-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veena Rao's NPI number?
- Veena Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831304021, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veena Rao's specialty?
- Veena Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Veena Rao located?
- Veena Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1335 Buenaventura Blvd, Redding, CA 96001-0160.
- What is Veena Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veena Rao is (530) 287-9758.
- Does Veena Rao accept Medicare?
- Veena Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veena Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Veena Rao's NPI (1831304021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.