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VENKATESWARA K RAO M.D.,
NPI 1013027069
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1501 KINGS HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 675-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Venkateswara K Rao M.d., NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VENKATESWARA K RAO M.D., (NPI 1013027069) is an individual nephrology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Georgia (051813) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013027069
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameVENKATESWARA K RAOCredential: M.D.,
Location Address1501 KINGS HWY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINEShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of MedicineShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · (318) 675-5000
Phone(318) 675-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 2008
✔ NPI 1013027069 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 051813
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1501 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1454851LA
Medicare UPINE61716
Medicare PIN4K314F600LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Venkateswara K Rao M.d., is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$59.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$28.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HS LOUISIANA, LLC
General Practice
1501 KINGS HWY, SUITE 5-303
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (904) 834-2679
MUNIRA DAWITH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY, PSYCHIATRY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-6619
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
SEFI AHMED JAWADI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0505
RYAN MORRIS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-2293
LUKE MUIZNIEKS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-1574
KRISTIN BEMBENICK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5300
CHRISTIAN SCOTT BAKER MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1501 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 675-5053

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Venkateswara Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkateswara Rao is 1013027069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Venkateswara Rao located?

Venkateswara Rao practices at 1501 Kings Hwy Department Of Medicine, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 675-5000.

What is Venkateswara Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Venkateswara Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkateswara Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Venkateswara Rao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Venkateswara Rao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkateswara Rao was last updated on February 14, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.