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PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS

Nephrology Physician in ANN ARBOR, Michigan. 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
392
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 392 claims across 62 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS filed 392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANN ARBOR, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS 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).

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2006

NPI 1326120247

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

392 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

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

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).

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS. NPI: 1326120247. 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.

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MBBS credentials at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48109, with a listed phone of (734) 936-4000. NPI 1326120247 was issued on 10/19/2006. 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 392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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

1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

Provider Details

NPI 1326120247
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MBBS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS 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.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MI

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

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS. To verify PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 392 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.

392
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
847
Total Day Supply
25,280
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.88
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
35
Losartan Potassium
31
Lisinopril
29
Prednisone
21
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
16
Omeprazole
16
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
15
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Furosemide
13

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS 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

PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's 392 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's specialty?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ANN ARBOR, Michigan. Credentials: MBBS.
How much does PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS wrote 392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS located?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS is located at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48109. Phone: (734) 936-4000.
What is PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's NPI number?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326120247, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
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 PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Losartan Potassium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS accept Medicare?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS appears in CMS Medicare data with 392 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's credentials?
PANDURANGA RAO, MBBS's NPI is 1326120247 with credentials MBBS. 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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