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Active
2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1831159441 M.D.
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Medical Oncology Physician in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
941
Medicare Part D claims · 209 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.8K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ruta Rao, M.D. filed 941 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in Chicago, Illinois, prescribing 86% generic.
- 941
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Ruta Rao, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
941 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ruta 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 Ruta Rao, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
941 37% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Medical Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ruta Rao, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1725 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60612, with a listed phone of (312) 942-5904. NPI 1831159441 was issued on 03/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 941 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 209 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.5 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831159441 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ruta 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.
Rush University Medical Group
Chicago, IL
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 Ruta Rao, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$48.8K
Largest payer
PFIZER 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.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ruta Rao, M.D.. To verify Ruta Rao, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Ruta Rao, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 941 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.
941
Total Claims
$1.5M
Total Drug Cost
209
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,898
- Total Day Supply
- 54,739
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (2.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ruta Rao, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
447 claims
- Letrozole 84
Letrozole
84 claims
- Exemestane 76
Exemestane
76 claims
- Tamoxifen Citrate 69
Tamoxifen Citrate
69 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 40
Ondansetron Hcl
40 claims
- Ibrance 21
Ibrance
21 claims
- Kisqali 21
Kisqali
21 claims
- Lorazepam 21
Lorazepam
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 447 |
| Letrozole | 84 |
| Exemestane | 76 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 69 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 40 |
| Ibrance Palbociclib | 21 |
| Kisqali Ribociclib Succinate | 21 |
| Lorazepam | 21 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Verzenio Abemaciclib | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Ruta Rao, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Ruta Rao, M.D.'s 941 claims are above the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rao.
Ahmad Abu-Hashyeh
Moline, IL
Dr. Matthew Adess
MD
Highland Park, IL
Dr. Syed Ahmed
MD
Oak Brook, IL
Dr. Vasia Ahmed
M.D.
Tinley Park, IL
Dr. Eugene Ahn
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruta Rao, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ruta Rao, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ruta Rao, M.D. wrote 941 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.5M in drug costs for 209 beneficiaries.
Where is Ruta Rao, M.D. located? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D. is located at 1725 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL, 60612. Phone: (312) 942-5904.
What is Ruta Rao, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831159441, issued on 03/27/2006.
Does Ruta Rao, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Ruta Rao, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ruta Rao, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruta Rao, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ruta Rao, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Letrozole, Exemestane. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruta Rao, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 941 Part D claims and 209 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruta Rao, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ruta Rao, M.D.'s NPI is 1831159441 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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