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2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1548225204 MD MBA
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Plastic Surgery Physician in Madison, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,316 in Plastic Surgery 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
64
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Venkat Rao, MD MBA filed 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery Physician in Madison, Wisconsin, prescribing 53% generic.
- 64
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Venkat Rao, MD MBA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
64 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Venkat Rao, MD MBA 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 Venkat Rao, MD MBA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
64 24% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin 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 Plastic Surgery 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).
Venkat Rao, MD MBA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD MBA credentials at 600 HIGHLAND AVENUE, Madison, WI, 53792, with a listed phone of (608) 263-8580. NPI 1548225204 was issued on 04/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 64 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count.
Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 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 | 1548225204 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD MBA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Venkat Rao, MD MBA 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.
University OF Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Middleton, WI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Venkat Rao, MD MBA - brand share 47.0%
Plastic Surgery Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 64 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.
64
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 70
- Total Day Supply
- 1,742
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $16K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $758
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.09
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Venkat Rao, MD MBA fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider
Venkat Rao, MD MBA's 64 claims are below the specialty average of 84.
Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rao.
Dr. Kayla Adkins
MD
Waukesha, WI
Dr. Ahmed Afifi
MD
Madison, WI
Dr. Adrian Battiston
MD, FRCSC
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Catherine Bautista
MD
Madison, WI
Dr. Michael Bentz
MD
Madison, WI
Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Wisconsin medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Plastic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Venkat Rao, MD MBA's specialty? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Madison, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD MBA.
How much does Venkat Rao, MD MBA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Venkat Rao, MD MBA wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Venkat Rao, MD MBA located? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA is located at 600 HIGHLAND AVENUE, Madison, WI, 53792. Phone: (608) 263-8580.
What is Venkat Rao, MD MBA's NPI number? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548225204, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does Venkat Rao, MD MBA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Venkat Rao, MD MBA accept Medicare? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA appears in CMS Medicare data with 64 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Venkat Rao, MD MBA's credentials? ▼
Venkat Rao, MD MBA's NPI is 1548225204 with credentials MD MBA. 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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