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Vivek U. Rao, MD

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About Dr. Rao

Vivek U. Rao, MD practices allergy & immunology in Odessa, TX. Vivek is a 2001 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Vivek is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Vivek cared for 62 Medicare patients across 140 services. 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 and test to measure rate of airflow. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629084504.

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Specialty

Internal Medicine (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. L7855As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1629084504Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Rao's specialty?

Dr. Rao is an allergist in Odessa, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Allergy & Immunology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Rao?

Dr. Rao is listed at 500 Adams Ave Suite 300, Odessa, TX 79761. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Rao?

The number on file is (432) 333-3300. 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 1629084504. 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 Dr. Rao's medical education?

Dr. Rao attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?

Dr. Rao has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Rao known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rao provides treatments such as test to measure rate of airflow, 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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