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- 6565 West Loop S Ste 400, Bellaire, TX 77401
About Dr. Rao
Prethy Rao, MD is a healthcare provider in Bellaire, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Prethy is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Prethy cared for 1,838 Medicare patients across 11,560 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1982967998.
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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) 799-9975
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 400
Bellaire, TX 77401
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
11,560 services · 1,838 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
584 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
97 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,095 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
827 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
777 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
286 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
112 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
102 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
5,760 | 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 at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Bellaire 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rao?
Dr. Rao is an eye doctor in Bellaire, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rao's address?
Dr. Rao is listed at 6565 West Loop S Ste 400, Bellaire, TX 77401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rao?
The number on file is (713) 799-9975. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rao's NPI number?
Dr. Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1982967998. 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
Where did Dr. Rao train?
Dr. Rao attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?
Dr. Rao has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rao performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; 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
Has Dr. Rao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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