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PURNIMA IYER RAO MD
NPI 1801982087
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houston, TX

Active since October 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2414 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77005(713) 442-7300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2024, Jun 15, 2021, Feb 2, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Purnima Iyer Rao Md NPPES

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

PURNIMA IYER RAO MD (NPI 1801982087) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6595) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801982087
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NamePURNIMA IYER RAOCredential: MD
Location Address2414 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 200Houston, TX 77005-3256
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Phone(713) 442-7300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2024
✔ NPI 1801982087 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L6595
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2414 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 200, Houston, TX 77005
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11200 McKinney St Ste 473Houston, TX 77010-2004 · Phone (713) 442-4700

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid159192706TX

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Purnima Iyer 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 ID9032398052
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110124000506
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 Purnima Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
0.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013915255 (713) 442-0000

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 77005 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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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 Purnima Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Purnima Rao is 1801982087. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2006.

Where is Purnima Rao located?

Purnima Rao practices at 2414 University Blvd Ste 200, Houston, TX 77005. The listed phone number is (713) 442-7300.

What is Purnima Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Purnima Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Purnima 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Purnima Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Purnima Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX). 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 Purnima Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Purnima Rao was last updated on August 6, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.