DR. USHA SATHISHCHANDRA RAO MD
NPI 1558525378
Ophthalmology in San Francisco, CA

Active since July 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8 KORET WAY, BOX 0730, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 514-3398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Usha Sathishchandra Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. USHA SATHISHCHANDRA RAO MD (NPI 1558525378) is an individual ophthalmology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A117090) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558525378
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. USHA SATHISHCHANDRA RAOCredential: MD
Location Address8 KORET WAY, BOX 0730San Francisco, CA 94143-2218
Mailing Address1012 Kirkham St, Apt. 2San Francisco, CA 94122-3553 · (304) 993-9396
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2022
NPI 1558525378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in CA · A117090
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
8 KORET WAY, San Francisco, CA 94143

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. Usha Sathishchandra 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 ID5799963898
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110620000351
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 2

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.

Ct scan of cornea 92025
A CT scan of the cornea is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed pictures of your eye's cornea. It helps in diagnosing diseases or damage, planning for surgery, or evaluating the results of a treatment. It's a safe and painless procedure.
14 services14 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Ophthalmology
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Ophthalmology
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Optometrist
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Optometrist
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Ophthalmology
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Ophthalmology
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Ophthalmology
8 KORET WAY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8 KORET WAY, UCSF DEPARTMENT OF OPTHALMOLOGY
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143

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 Usha Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Usha Rao is 1558525378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2008.

Where is Usha Rao located?

Usha Rao practices at 8 Koret Way Box 0730, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 514-3398.

What is Usha Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Usha Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Usha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Usha Rao was last updated on February 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.