Venkat Chintapally-Rao, M.D.
NPI 1891844338 · Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkat Chintapally-Rao, M.D. is a Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1891844338).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891844338
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006002064 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
1,509 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 | 312 | $122 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 288 | $54 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 215 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 159 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 146 | $125 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), 2-12 Hours With Health Care Professional Review and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 430 | 110 |
| Levetiracetam | 239 | 58 |
| Memantine Hcl | 230 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 227 | 65 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 169 | 51 |
| Primidone | 158 | 39 |
| Clonazepam | 146 | 28 |
| Ropinirole Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 2 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
- 2007-01-10
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkat Chintapally-Rao's NPI number?
- Venkat Chintapally-Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891844338, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkat Chintapally-Rao's specialty?
- Venkat Chintapally-Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkat Chintapally-Rao located?
- Venkat Chintapally-Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 10004 Kennerly Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128-2141.
- What is Venkat Chintapally-Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkat Chintapally-Rao is (314) 843-8222.
- Does Venkat Chintapally-Rao accept Medicare?
- Venkat Chintapally-Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkat Chintapally-Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkat Chintapally-Rao's NPI (1891844338) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.