Walter Rho, MD
NPI 1992704480 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Rockville Centre, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Rho, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Rockville Centre, NY (NPI 1992704480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992704480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201790 (NY)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
643 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 217 | $105 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 126 | $67 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 82 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 62 | $53 |
| Injection of Carpal Tunnel20526 | 43 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 42 | $130 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2011-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Rho's NPI number?
- Walter Rho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992704480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Rho's specialty?
- Walter Rho is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Rho located?
- Walter Rho's practice location on file with NPPES is 36 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5768.
- What is Walter Rho's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Rho is (516) 536-2800.
- Does Walter Rho accept Medicare?
- Walter Rho is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Rho's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Rho's NPI (1992704480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.