Ra'Kerry Rahman, MD
NPI 1972752228 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ra'Kerry Rahman, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1972752228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972752228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R1277 (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
17 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
153 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $164 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$164 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 26 |
| Naproxen | 31 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 22 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 | 17 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 22 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$889 across 9 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
- 2008-09-11
- Last updated
- 2020-11-24
- Certified
- 2020-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ra'Kerry Rahman's NPI number?
- Ra'Kerry Rahman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972752228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ra'Kerry Rahman's specialty?
- Ra'Kerry Rahman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ra'Kerry Rahman located?
- Ra'Kerry Rahman's practice location on file with NPPES is 7700 Main St Ste 400, Houston, TX 77030-4456.
- What is Ra'Kerry Rahman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ra'Kerry Rahman is (346) 250-2590.
- Does Ra'Kerry Rahman accept Medicare?
- Ra'Kerry Rahman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ra'Kerry Rahman's NPI active?
- Yes — Ra'Kerry Rahman's NPI (1972752228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.