Sunil Rao, M.D.
NPI 1972687861 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunil Rao, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1972687861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972687861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 99-00329 (NC)
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
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
252 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 100 | $13 |
| Insertion of Tube in Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist93454 | 38 | $205 |
| Insertion of Tube in Left Lower Heart Chamber and Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist93458 | 36 | $280 |
| Insertion of Stents With Balloon Dilation of Coronary Artery Or Branch, Single Artery Or Branch92928 | 31 | $625 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Heart Blood Vessel Or Graft With Review By Radiologist, Initial Vessel92978 | 31 | $104 |
| Insertion of Tube in Right Heart Chambers and Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 4 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2019-12-15
- Certified
- 2019-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunil Rao's NPI number?
- Sunil Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972687861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunil Rao's specialty?
- Sunil Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunil Rao located?
- Sunil Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Sunil Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunil Rao is (919) 620-4467.
- Does Sunil Rao accept Medicare?
- Sunil Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunil Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunil Rao's NPI (1972687861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.