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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1922441070
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in New Haven, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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
817
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
73.6/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vinay Rao reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 817 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 73.6/100
- MIPS score · -10 vs avg
- 817
- 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.
Vinay Rao's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Vinay Rao sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Vinay Rao writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 9% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Vinay Rao. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vinay Rao practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Vinay Rao?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
817 36% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
73.6/100 9.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Vinay Rao's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 73.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 73.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Vinay Rao appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider at 333 CEDAR ST, New Haven, CT, 06510, with a listed phone of (715) 577-6201. NPI 1922441070 was issued on 04/08/2013.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 817 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $133K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8, Cost 51.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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 | 1922441070 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/08/2013 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vinay Rao 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.
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
817
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 868
- Total Day Supply
- 21,108
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 460 (56.3% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.37
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 85, 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.
What Vinay Rao prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
178 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 63
Hydromorphone Hcl
63 claims
- Methadone Hcl 54
Methadone Hcl
54 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 52
Morphine Sulfate Er
52 claims
- Oxycontin 47
Oxycontin
47 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 33
Trazodone Hcl
33 claims
- Lorazepam 29
Lorazepam
29 claims
- Methylphenidate Hcl 29
Methylphenidate Hcl
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 178 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 63 |
| Methadone Hcl | 54 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 52 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 47 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 33 |
| Lorazepam | 29 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 29 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 26 |
| Dexamethasone | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Vinay Rao fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Vinay Rao's 817 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rao.
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Connecticut medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinay Rao's specialty? ▼
Vinay Rao specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in New Haven, Connecticut.
How much does Vinay Rao prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vinay Rao wrote 817 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is Vinay Rao's Medicare quality score? ▼
Vinay Rao has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.6/100 (Quality: 75.8, Cost: 51.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Vinay Rao located? ▼
Vinay Rao is located at 333 CEDAR ST, New Haven, CT, 06510. Phone: (715) 577-6201.
What is Vinay Rao's NPI number? ▼
Vinay Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922441070, issued on 04/08/2013.
Does Vinay Rao prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vinay Rao had 460 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.3%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vinay Rao prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vinay Rao's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydromorphone Hcl, Methadone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vinay Rao accept Medicare? ▼
Vinay Rao appears in CMS Medicare data with 817 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vinay Rao's credentials? ▼
Vinay Rao's NPI is 1922441070. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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