MAHESWAR RAO M.D.
NPI 1306812326
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
9103 JEFFERSON HWY, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 927-1190(225) 706-0160 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Maheswar Rao M.d. NPPES

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

MAHESWAR RAO M.D. (NPI 1306812326) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (10694R) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pacific Medical College (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306812326
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameMAHESWAR RAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address9103 JEFFERSON HWYBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2440
Mailing Address9103 Jefferson HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2440 · (225) 927-1190 · Fax (225) 706-0160
Fax(225) 706-0160
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPacific Medical CollegeGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2014
NPI 1306812326 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in LA · 10694R
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
9103 JEFFERSON HWY, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINE62324LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5U615B288LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified1996424LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Maheswar Rao M.d. 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 ID9133179799
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100614000649
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

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.
79 services52 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
44 services44 patients
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.
22 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number190064
Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70809 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.52
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.04

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Nurse Practitioner
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Physician Assistant
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Dietitian, Registered
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
9103 JEFFERSON HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

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 Maheswar Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maheswar Rao is 1306812326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Maheswar Rao located?

Maheswar Rao practices at 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 927-1190.

What is Maheswar Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Maheswar Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maheswar 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.

What insurance does Maheswar Rao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Maheswar 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 Maheswar Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maheswar Rao is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maheswar Rao was last updated on November 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.