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ASHWIN RAO
NPI 1639673106
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Houston, TX

Active since March 20, 2018PECOS Enrolled
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-0950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2026, May 12, 2026, Jul 12, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ashwin Rao NPPES

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

ASHWIN RAO (NPI 1639673106) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T8633) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639673106
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameASHWIN RAO
Location Address7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8Houston, TX 77030-4202
Mailing Address11202 Hillside Glen TrlHouston, TX 77065-5002 · (832) 244-3655 · Fax (312) 926-6134
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1639673106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T8633
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License T8633 (TX)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 036156173 (IL)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1251 E Huron St Ste 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055 · Phone (312) 926-5924 · Fax (312) 926-6134
Location 25323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201 · Phone (214) 999-9999

Accepted Insurance

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)

Ashwin Rao is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4981005469
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260519001891
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ashwin Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Ashwin Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashwin Rao is 1639673106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2018.

Where is Ashwin Rao located?

Ashwin Rao practices at 7200 Cambridge St Fl 8, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-0950.

What is Ashwin Rao's specialty?

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

Is Ashwin Rao enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ashwin Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashwin Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). Each 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 Ashwin Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashwin Rao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Ashwin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashwin Rao was last updated on September 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 46 days 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.