Kavitha Rao, MD
NPI 1982717757 · Infectious Disease Physician · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kavitha Rao, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1982717757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982717757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04-38006 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,524 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 494 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 441 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 229 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 122 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 85 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 53 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 42 | 19 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 38 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 37 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 31 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 26 | 11 |
| Daptomycin | 22 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1102 Saint Marys RdJunction City, KS 66441-4139Phone: (785) 238-0325Fax: (785) 576-1113
- 1414 Sw 8th AveTopeka, KS 66606-1535Phone: (785) 354-6773Fax: (785) 354-6775
- 1500 Sw 10th AveTopeka, KS 66604-1301Phone: (785) 354-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-09
- Certified
- 2026-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kavitha Rao's NPI number?
- Kavitha Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982717757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kavitha Rao's specialty?
- Kavitha Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kavitha Rao located?
- Kavitha Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Sw Garfield Ave, Topeka, KS 66606-1670.
- What is Kavitha Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kavitha Rao is (785) 354-0518.
- Does Kavitha Rao accept Medicare?
- Kavitha Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kavitha Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kavitha Rao's NPI (1982717757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.