Prashanth Rao, M.D.
NPI 1841462694 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lanham, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Electrophysiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prashanth Rao, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lanham, MD (NPI 1841462694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841462694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0077075 (MD)
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
18 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
7,155 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 | 924 | $140 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 880 | $43 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 800 | $55 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 699 | $16 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 640 | $55 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 287 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 240 | 80 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 208 | 84 |
| Ezetimibe | 151 | 58 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 129 | 34 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 99 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 87 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 21 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
- 2008-04-01
- Last updated
- 2017-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prashanth Rao's NPI number?
- Prashanth Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841462694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prashanth Rao's specialty?
- Prashanth Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prashanth Rao located?
- Prashanth Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 8116 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-3502.
- What is Prashanth Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prashanth Rao is (301) 552-1200.
- Does Prashanth Rao accept Medicare?
- Prashanth Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prashanth Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Prashanth Rao's NPI (1841462694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.