Vinaya Rao, MD
NPI 1851341986 · Nephrology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinaya Rao, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1851341986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851341986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45598 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
577 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 318 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 108 | $121 |
| 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 | 82 | $15 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 47 | $132 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 22 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 54 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 45 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 30 | — |
| Famotidine | 26 | 12 |
| Tacrolimus | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$119 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
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-12-29
- Certified
- 2022-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinaya Rao's NPI number?
- Vinaya Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851341986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinaya Rao's specialty?
- Vinaya Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinaya Rao located?
- Vinaya Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699.
- What is Vinaya Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinaya Rao is (919) 668-1414.
- Does Vinaya Rao accept Medicare?
- Vinaya Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinaya Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinaya Rao's NPI (1851341986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.