Physician Profile
Kavita K. Rao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rao
Kavita K. Rao, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Houston, TX. Kavita is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Kavita provided 1,423 services to 1,333 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780919985.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 560-9640
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2507A SHAKESPEARE ST
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,423 services · 1,333 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
26 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
146 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
100 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
80 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kavita K. Rao's specialty?
Kavita K. Rao is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kavita K. Rao?
Kavita K. Rao is listed at 2507A Shakespeare St, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kavita K. Rao?
The number on file is (713) 560-9640. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kavita K. Rao?
Kavita K. Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1780919985. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Kavita K. Rao's education?
Kavita K. Rao attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kavita K. Rao have?
Kavita K. Rao has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kavita K. Rao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kavita K. Rao performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kavita K. Rao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kavita K. Rao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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