2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1790887909 MD
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BHAVANI RAO, MD

Nephrology Physician in EDISON, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$537.42
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BHAVANI RAO, MD filed 2,780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in EDISON, New Jersey, prescribing 85% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
$537.42
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

BHAVANI RAO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,780 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BHAVANI RAO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BHAVANI RAO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2006

NPI 1790887909

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,780 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BHAVANI RAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1819 OAK TREE RD, EDISON, NJ, 08820, with a listed phone of (908) 757-6655. NPI 1790887909 was issued on 09/01/2006. 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 2,780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

1819 OAK TREE RD
EDISON, NJ 08820

Provider Details

NPI 1790887909
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/01/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BHAVANI RAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$537

Largest payer

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BHAVANI RAO, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 2,780 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,780
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,605
Total Day Supply
157,069
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$271K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Opioid Claims
70 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
106

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 49, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BHAVANI RAO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
208
Atorvastatin Calcium
162
Metoprolol Succinate
93
Pantoprazole Sodium
82
Levothyroxine Sodium
81
Metformin Hcl
67
Gabapentin
63
Furosemide
62
Hydralazine Hcl
56
Doxazosin Mesylate
54

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BHAVANI RAO, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BHAVANI RAO, MD's 2,780 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology 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 Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHAVANI RAO, MD's specialty?
BHAVANI RAO, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in EDISON, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does BHAVANI RAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHAVANI RAO, MD wrote 2,780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is BHAVANI RAO, MD located?
BHAVANI RAO, MD is located at 1819 OAK TREE RD, EDISON, NJ, 08820. Phone: (908) 757-6655.
What is BHAVANI RAO, MD's NPI number?
BHAVANI RAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790887909, issued on 09/01/2006.
Does BHAVANI RAO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHAVANI RAO, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $271K in brand drug costs.
Does BHAVANI RAO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BHAVANI RAO, MD had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHAVANI RAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHAVANI RAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHAVANI RAO, MD accept Medicare?
BHAVANI RAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,780 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHAVANI RAO, MD's credentials?
BHAVANI RAO, MD's NPI is 1790887909 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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