2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1144526252 M.D
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RAJ RAO, M.D

General Practice Physician in HARRISVILLE, 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
16K
Medicare Part D claims · 555 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$331.42
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAJ RAO, M.D filed 16,226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in HARRISVILLE, Michigan, prescribing 84% generic.

16K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
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.

RAJ RAO, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

16,226 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAJ RAO, M.D 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).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2011

NPI 1144526252

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16,226 465% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

General Practice Physician share within Michigan

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

RAJ RAO, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 177 N BARLOW RD, HARRISVILLE, MI, 48740, with a listed phone of (989) 736-8157. NPI 1144526252 was issued on 02/07/2011. 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 16,226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 555 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

177 N BARLOW RD
HARRISVILLE, MI 48740

Provider Details

NPI 1144526252
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAJ RAO, M.D 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.

ALCONA CITIZENS FOR HEALTH INC
OSSINEKE, 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).

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 RAJ RAO, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$331

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.

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 RAJ RAO, M.D. To verify RAJ RAO, M.D'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

RAJ RAO, M.D — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 16,226 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.

16,226
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
555
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25,143
Total Day Supply
689,494
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$308K
Opioid Claims
812 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
362

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 96, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 167, 85+: 86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAJ RAO, M.D 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
Simvastatin
593
Levothyroxine Sodium
563
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
541
Gabapentin
473
Losartan Potassium
355
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
345
Pantoprazole Sodium
333
Atorvastatin Calcium
313
Eliquis
Apixaban
310
Metoprolol Succinate
271

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How RAJ RAO, M.D fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

RAJ RAO, M.D's 16,226 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJ RAO, M.D's specialty?
RAJ RAO, M.D specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in HARRISVILLE, Michigan. Credentials: M.D.
How much does RAJ RAO, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJ RAO, M.D wrote 16,226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 555 beneficiaries.
Where is RAJ RAO, M.D located?
RAJ RAO, M.D is located at 177 N BARLOW RD, HARRISVILLE, MI, 48740. Phone: (989) 736-8157.
What is RAJ RAO, M.D's NPI number?
RAJ RAO, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144526252, issued on 02/07/2011.
Does RAJ RAO, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJ RAO, M.D's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.2M in brand drug costs.
Does RAJ RAO, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAJ RAO, M.D had 812 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAJ RAO, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJ RAO, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Simvastatin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJ RAO, M.D accept Medicare?
RAJ RAO, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,226 Part D claims and 555 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJ RAO, M.D's credentials?
RAJ RAO, M.D's NPI is 1144526252 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.
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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