DR. HARI RAO M.D.
NPI 1477812493
Hospitalist in Gulfport, MS

Active since May 11, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
4500 13TH ST, GULFPORT, MS 39501(228) 867-4396 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2023, Sep 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Hari Rao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HARI RAO M.D. (NPI 1477812493) is an individual hospitalist provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (23961) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477812493
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HARI RAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4500 13TH STGulfport, MS 39501-2515
Mailing AddressPo Box 1810Gulfport, MS 39502-1810 · (228) 867-4396
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2023
NPI 1477812493 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MS · 23961
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 23961 (MS)
4500 13TH ST, Gulfport, MS 39501

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

Dr. Hari 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 ID648580498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151105002528
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 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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.
569 services203 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.
224 services98 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
169 services163 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.
52 services52 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
47 services30 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250019
Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39501 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

93.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Quality83.08
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers41 claims41 services$18.63 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
3 suppliers57 claims57 services$88.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$31.88 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.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Internal Medicine
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine)
4500 13TH ST, WOUND CARE DEPT/MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Emergency Medicine
4500 13TH ST, DEPT 03-007RC
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Pharmacist
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Dietitian, Registered
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501
Surgery
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477812493, enumerated as an "individual" on May 11, 2012.

The provider is located at 4500 13TH ST GULFPORT, MS 39501 and the phone number is (228) 867-4396.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Hari Rao is affiliated with: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT.