Rajesh Padmanabhan, M.D.
NPI 1962517516 · Surgery Physician · Arlington, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rajesh Padmanabhan, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Arlington, TX (NPI 1962517516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962517516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M0209 (TX)
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
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
81 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 26 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $104 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$156 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 61 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 51 | 49 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 37 | 35 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 22 |
| Hydrocortisonebrand: Procto-Med Hc | 19 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 15 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 across 3 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
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2019-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rajesh Padmanabhan's NPI number?
- Rajesh Padmanabhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962517516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rajesh Padmanabhan's specialty?
- Rajesh Padmanabhan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rajesh Padmanabhan located?
- Rajesh Padmanabhan's practice location on file with NPPES is 3215 Omega Dr, Arlington, TX 76014-2006.
- What is Rajesh Padmanabhan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rajesh Padmanabhan is (817) 466-7400.
- Does Rajesh Padmanabhan accept Medicare?
- Rajesh Padmanabhan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rajesh Padmanabhan's NPI active?
- Yes — Rajesh Padmanabhan's NPI (1962517516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.