2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1285616573 MD
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JITENDAR RAO, MD

Nephrology Physician in AURORA, Colorado. 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
627
Medicare Part D claims · 127 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$151.31
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JITENDAR RAO, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AURORA, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 627 claims across 127 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $151.31 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

JITENDAR RAO, MD filed 627 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in AURORA, Colorado.

627
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.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JITENDAR RAO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JITENDAR RAO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/14/2005

NPI 1285616573

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

627 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

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).

JITENDAR RAO, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in AURORA, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285616573. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JITENDAR RAO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1411 S POTOMAC ST STE 200, AURORA, CO, 80012, with a listed phone of (303) 327-4700. NPI 1285616573 was issued on 11/14/2005. 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 627 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 127 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $119K 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.

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

1411 S POTOMAC ST STE 200
AURORA, CO 80012

Provider Details

NPI 1285616573
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/14/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JITENDAR RAO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DENVER NEPHROLOGISTS PC
AURORA, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 JITENDAR RAO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$151

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

627
Total Claims
$119K
Total Drug Cost
127
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,416
Total Day Supply
42,013
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.60
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
72
Furosemide
71
Calcitriol
50
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
47
Spironolactone
37
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
36
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Tamsulosin Hcl
25
Carvedilol
19
Lisinopril
19

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JITENDAR 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

JITENDAR RAO, MD's 627 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JITENDAR RAO, MD's specialty?
JITENDAR RAO, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does JITENDAR RAO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JITENDAR RAO, MD wrote 627 Medicare Part D claims totaling $119K in drug costs for 127 beneficiaries.
Where is JITENDAR RAO, MD located?
JITENDAR RAO, MD is located at 1411 S POTOMAC ST STE 200, AURORA, CO, 80012. Phone: (303) 327-4700.
What is JITENDAR RAO, MD's NPI number?
JITENDAR RAO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285616573, issued on 11/14/2005.
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 JITENDAR RAO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JITENDAR RAO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Furosemide, Calcitriol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JITENDAR RAO, MD accept Medicare?
JITENDAR RAO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 627 Part D claims and 127 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JITENDAR RAO, MD's credentials?
JITENDAR RAO, MD's NPI is 1285616573 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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