2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1972690048 M.D.
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ARUN RAO, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in PLAINSBORO, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
16
Medicare Part D claims · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
MIPS score
79.934/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ARUN RAO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.934/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.934/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
16
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ARUN RAO, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ARUN RAO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ARUN RAO, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/09/2006

NPI 1972690048

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

MIPS final score

79.934/100 3.165999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ARUN RAO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.934/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 79.934/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.9%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 79.934/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ARUN RAO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 300, PLAINSBORO, NJ, 08536, with a listed phone of (609) 853-7272. NPI 1972690048 was issued on 10/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $374 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.934/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.5163), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 300
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536

Provider Details

NPI 1972690048
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.934
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.5163
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

16
Total Claims
$374
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
402
Generic Drug Cost
$364

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
8.87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Bumetanide
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ARUN RAO, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

ARUN RAO, M.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RAO.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARUN RAO, M.D.'s specialty?
ARUN RAO, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in PLAINSBORO, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARUN RAO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARUN RAO, M.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $374 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is ARUN RAO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ARUN RAO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.934/100 (Quality: 63.5163). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ARUN RAO, M.D. located?
ARUN RAO, M.D. is located at 5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 300, PLAINSBORO, NJ, 08536. Phone: (609) 853-7272.
What is ARUN RAO, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARUN RAO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972690048, issued on 10/09/2006.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARUN RAO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARUN RAO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Bumetanide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARUN RAO, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARUN RAO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARUN RAO, M.D.'s credentials?
ARUN RAO, M.D.'s NPI is 1972690048 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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