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PRAKASH J RAO M.D.
NPI 1598706079
Anesthesiology in Bronx, NY

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, ANESTHESIA DEPT, BRONX, NY 10461(718) 430-7473(718) 430-7336 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Prakash J Rao M.d. NPPES

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

PRAKASH J RAO M.D. (NPI 1598706079) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (201068) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598706079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePRAKASH J RAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, ANESTHESIA DEPTBronx, NY 10461-3124
Mailing AddressPo Box A, Assure AnesthesiaNorth Bellmore, NY 11710-0745 · (800) 720-1664 · Fax (207) 753-2020
Phone(718) 430-7473
Fax(718) 430-7336
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 24, 2018
✔ NPI 1598706079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 201068
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, Bronx, NY 10461
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid01737815NY
OtherP00154679Railroad Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

PECOS PAC ID8527963420
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031204000197
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Prakash Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Montefiore Medical Center
3.2 mi
Anesthesiology
111 E 210TH ST
Bronx, NY 10467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 5,251 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063525152 (914) 378-6021

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 6

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
306 services239 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
75 services67 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
25 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
25 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older) 00830
Anesthesia for lower abdomen hernia repair in individuals aged 1 year or older involves administering medication to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be either general (you're asleep) or regional (numbs a large area). It's safe and monitored by professionals.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Montefiore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330059
Location111 East 210th StreetBronx, NY 10467 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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

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.

WESTCHESTER SQUARE IMAGING ASSOCIATES PC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, WESTCHESTER SQUARE IMAGING CENTER
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 931-6525
DR. DORAIKANNU BALAKUMAR M.D.
Anesthesiology
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 430-7473
DR. MARIA ANGELINA JOUVIN-CASTRO M.D.
Specialist
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 239-5409
WALTER ROLAND RPA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 824-1514
CARDIAC COMMUNITY CARE
Specialist
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE, 4TH FLOOR
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 239-5877
IVY ANN LE MD
Emergency Medicine
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 920-4321
HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF NEW YORK, PLLC
Emergency Medicine
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 920-8543
MRS. SUSAN DIAZ-GIRALDO AGACNP-BC, MS, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2475 SAINT RAYMONDS AVE
BRONX, NY 10461
Bronx County (718) 430-7300

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 Prakash Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prakash Rao is 1598706079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Prakash Rao located?

Prakash Rao practices at 2475 Saint Raymonds Ave Anesthesia Dept, Bronx, NY 10461. The listed phone number is (718) 430-7473.

What is Prakash Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Prakash Rao enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Prakash Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Prakash Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY). The 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 Prakash Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Prakash Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prakash Rao is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prakash Rao was last updated on September 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.