MS. MEGHA NIRANJAN RAO MD
NPI 1629368097
Internal Medicine in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since April 19, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 745-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ms. Megha Niranjan Rao Md NPPES

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

MS. MEGHA NIRANJAN RAO MD (NPI 1629368097) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09469500) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629368097
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MEGHA NIRANJAN RAOCredential: MD
Location Address254 EASTON AVENew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mailing Address1636 Stelton Rd Ste 301Piscataway, NJ 08854-5346 · (732) 339-7575
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2018
NPI 1629368097 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in NJ · 25MA09469500
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.

254 EASTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mrs. Megha Niranjan Rao Md

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

Ms. Megha Niranjan 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 ID4183941883
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150317001908
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 4

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
82 services54 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
29 services29 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
19 services13 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.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Peter's University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310070
Location254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%186 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%156 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
71%203 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
66%203 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
12%203 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
34%203 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pharmacist
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Genetic Counselor, MS
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
254 EASTON AVE, PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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 Megha Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Megha Rao is 1629368097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2011. The provider is also known as Mrs. Megha Niranjan Rao MD.

Where is Megha Rao located?

Megha Rao practices at 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 745-8600.

What is Megha Rao's specialty?

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

Is Megha Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Megha 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.

Is Megha Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Megha Rao is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Megha Rao was last updated on August 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.