RYAN CHRISTOPHER RAO MD
NPI 1962631655
Hospitalist in Hilo, HI

Active since July 02, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, HILO, HI 96720(808) 932-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 29, 2026, Dec 15, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Ryan Christopher Rao Md NPPES

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

RYAN CHRISTOPHER RAO MD (NPI 1962631655) is an individual hospitalist provider in Hilo, Hawaii, licensed in Hawaii (MD16791) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962631655
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRYAN CHRISTOPHER RAOCredential: MD
Location Address1190 WAIANUENUE AVEHilo, HI 96720-2089
Mailing AddressPo Box 37292Honolulu, HI 96837-0292 · (808) 321-0025
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1962631655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in HI · MD16791
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 16791 (HI)
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, Hilo, HI 96720

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ryan Christopher 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 ID8527212745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130215000314
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Ryan Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
Hilo, HI 96720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
79-1019 HAUKAPILA ST
Kealakekua, HI 96750
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
407 ULUNIU ST FL 4
Kailua, HI 96734
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD STE 713
Honolulu, HI 96814
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1301 PUNCHBOWL ST
Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
Hospitalist
400 N PEPPER AVE
Colton, CA 92324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 317 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
420 services89 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
90 services88 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
66 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hilo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilo, HI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number120005
Location1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96720 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
$136.68 typical visit price
range $60.53 – $180.05
Typical copayment $34.17 (range $15.13 – $45.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.65 typical visit price
range $20.09 – $147.56
Typical copayment $26.41 (range $5.02 – $36.89)
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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Registered Nurse
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Internal Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Family Medicine
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE
HILO, HI 96720
Anesthesiology
1190 WAIANUENUE AVE, ATTN ANESTHESIA DEPT
HILO, HI 96720

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 Ryan Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Rao is 1962631655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2009.

Where is Ryan Rao located?

Ryan Rao practices at 1190 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. The listed phone number is (808) 932-3000.

What is Ryan Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ryan Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan 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 organizations bill Medicare for Ryan Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ryan Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Hawaii Post-Acute Medical Services 1 Inc (Hilo, HI), Sound Physicians Of Hawaii Inc (Kealakekua, HI), Midpacific Hospitalists LLC (Kailua, HI), Honolulu Urgent Care Clinic Incorporated (Honolulu, HI), Ryan Rao, LLC (Honolulu, HI) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ryan Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ryan Rao accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Ryan 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.

Is Ryan Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Rao is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Rao was last updated on January 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.