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Dr. Vijay Rao

MD

Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

NPI: 1982725180Watertown, South Dakota, 57201(605) 882-7000Male

About Dr. Vijay Rao

Dr. Vijay Rao, MD, is a male healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology with a focus on Hematology & Oncology, registered under National Provider Identifier (NPI) number 1982725180.

Dr. Vijay Rao received his medical education at OTHER, graduating in 1998. Their primary practice is located at 401 9TH AVE NW, Watertown, South Dakota 57201. Patients can reach the office at (605) 882-7000.

In addition to the primary location, Dr. Vijay Rao maintains 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vijay Rao is affiliated with 5 hospitals in the area. Dr. Vijay Rao is enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare patients, is authorized to order and refer Medicare services, is authorized to prescribe medications.

Under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Dr. Vijay Rao achieved a quality score of 94.6 out of 100 for 2023, reflecting excellent clinical performance. The quality category score is 85.2/100.

As a prescriber, Dr. Vijay Rao has 355 prescription claims processed, totaling $1,128,002 in drug costs. Dr. Vijay Rao received $6,956 in Medicare payments in 2018 across 32 claims. Dr. Vijay Rao has been NPI-registered since 2007.

Key Metrics

95

MIPS Quality Score

Merit-based Incentive Payment System score for 2023. Excellent performance.

Quality Category Score: 85.2/100

Medicare Payments

$6,956.01

Year 2018

Payment Count

32

Year 2018

Rx Claims

355

$1,128,002.18

Practice Locations

2

Affiliated Hospitals

5

Doctor Details

Identity & Credentials

NPI Number
1982725180
Entity Type
Individual
First Name
Vijay
Last Name
Rao
Credential
MD
Gender
Male
Medical School
OTHER
Graduation Year
1998
Sole Proprietor
No
Status
active

Primary Practice Location

Address
401 9TH AVE NW
City
Watertown
State
South Dakota
ZIP
57201-1548
Country
United States
Phone
(605) 882-7000
Fax
(605) 882-7819

Specialty & Taxonomy

Primary Specialty
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology
Classification
Internal Medicine
Specialization
Hematology & Oncology
Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X

NPI Registration

Enumeration Date
Last Updated
Certification Date

Mailing Address

Address
401 9TH AVE NW
City
WATERTOWN
State
SD
ZIP
572011548

Medicare Enrollment

Medicare Enrolled
Yes
Can Order/Refer
Yes
Telehealth
No
Excluded
No

Prescriber Information

Authorized Prescriber
Yes
Total Rx Claims
355
Total Rx Cost
$1,128,002.18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Vijay Rao's NPI number?
Dr. Vijay Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982725180. An NPI is a unique 10-digit identification number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to healthcare providers in the United States.
What does Dr. Vijay Rao specialize in?
Dr. Vijay Rao specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology. They received their medical education at OTHER (class of 1998).
Where is Dr. Vijay Rao located?
Dr. Vijay Rao practices at 401 9TH AVE NW, Watertown, South Dakota 57201. You can reach them by phone at (605) 882-7000. They also have 1 additional practice location.
Does Dr. Vijay Rao accept Medicare?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Rao is enrolled in the Medicare program and accepts Medicare patients. They are also authorized to order and refer services under Medicare.
Does Dr. Vijay Rao offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Dr. Vijay Rao does not currently offer telehealth services. In-person visits are required at their practice location.
What is Dr. Vijay Rao's quality rating?
Dr. Vijay Rao has a MIPS quality score of 94.6 out of 100 for 2023. This is an excellent score.
Can Dr. Vijay Rao prescribe medications?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Rao is an authorized prescriber. They have processed 355 prescription claims totaling $1,128,002.18.

What is an NPI Number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to healthcare providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Required under HIPAA, every healthcare provider who transmits health information electronically must have an NPI. The NPI for Dr. Vijay Rao is 1982725180.