Vijay Rao, MD
NPI 1982725180 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Redding, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Rao, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Redding, CA (NPI 1982725180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982725180
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10514 (ND)
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
387 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 | 226 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 78 | 17 |
| Hydroxyurea | 64 | — |
| Prednisone | 60 | 12 |
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 51 | — |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 44 | — |
| Acyclovir | 32 | — |
| Letrozole | 31 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 28 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,574 across 77 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
- 2007-04-03
- Last updated
- 2026-01-22
- Certified
- 2026-01-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Rao's NPI number?
- Vijay Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982725180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Rao's specialty?
- Vijay Rao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Rao located?
- Vijay Rao's practice location on file with NPPES is 963 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001-0828.
- What is Vijay Rao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Rao is (530) 245-5900.
- Does Vijay Rao accept Medicare?
- Vijay Rao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Rao's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Rao's NPI (1982725180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.