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RAVISHANKAR L RAO MD
NPI 1164414249
Internal Medicine in Brooksville, FL

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15435 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613(352) 796-2909(352) 796-8196 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ravishankar L Rao Md NPPES

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

RAVISHANKAR L RAO MD (NPI 1164414249) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brooksville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME63596) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Brooksville, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164414249
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRAVISHANKAR L RAOCredential: MD
Location Address15435 CORTEZ BLVDBrooksville, FL 34613-6113
Mailing Address15435 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613-6113 · (352) 796-2909 · Fax (352) 796-8196
Phone(352) 796-2909
Fax(352) 796-8196
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 2011
✔ NPI 1164414249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME63596
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
15435 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville, FL 34613
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid257221400FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified18498ZFL
Medicare UPINF12817FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ravishankar L Rao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082515085
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050317000547
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ravishankar Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ravishankar L Rao M D PA
Same address
Internal Medicine
15435 CORTEZ BLVD
Brooksville, FL 34613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Ravishankar L Rao MD PA
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184810053 (352) 796-2909
Cogent Healthcare Of Pensacola LLC
1.7 mi
Internal Medicine
17240 CORTEZ BLVD
Brooksville, FL 34601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386227494 (352) 796-5111
Central Florida Inpatient Medicine LLC
69 mi
Internal Medicine
525 TECHNOLOGY PARK STE 109
Lake Mary, FL 32746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 329 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649228859 (407) 647-2346

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
431 services123 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
288 services65 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
160 services73 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
101 services84 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
79 services65 patients
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 36573
This procedure involves placing a tube into a vein for medication or fluid delivery. Imaging guidance helps ensure correct placement, while a radiologist reviews the process for safety. It's suitable for patients aged 5 and above.
78 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tampa General Hospital Brooksville

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooksville, FL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100071
Location17240 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34601 · Hernando County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Oak Hill Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooksville, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100264
Location11375 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613 · Hernando County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34613 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 7

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers19 claims49 services$6.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
6 suppliers67 claims70 services$15.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$26.20 avg. paid by Medicare
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
6 suppliers67 claims70 services$75.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$4.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N
1 supplier11 claims660 services$0.82 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 4

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

RAVISHANKAR L RAO M D PA
Internal Medicine
15435 CORTEZ BLVD
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613
Hernando County (352) 796-2909
VATSALA S SASTRY MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
15435 CORTEZ BLVD
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613
Hernando County (352) 799-2294
HILDUR MAGNUSSON ARNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
15435 CORTEZ BLVD
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613
Hernando County (352) 218-8556
VATSALA SASTRY MD PA
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
15435 CORTEZ BLVD
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613
Hernando County (352) 799-2294

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 Ravishankar Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ravishankar Rao is 1164414249. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is Ravishankar Rao located?

Ravishankar Rao practices at 15435 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613. The listed phone number is (352) 796-2909.

What is Ravishankar Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ravishankar Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ravishankar Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ravishankar Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ravishankar Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ravishankar L Rao M D PA (Brooksville, FL), Cogent Healthcare Of Pensacola LLC (Brooksville, FL) and Central Florida Inpatient Medicine LLC (Lake Mary, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ravishankar Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ravishankar Rao accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Ravishankar 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.

Is Ravishankar Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ravishankar Rao is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Brooksville and Hca Florida Oak Hill Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ravishankar Rao was last updated on December 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.