WALTER ANSUN RHO MD
NPI 1992704480
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Rockville Centre, NY

Q: What is Walter Rho's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Rho is 1992704480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Q: What is Walter Rho's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Rho was last updated on February 23, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since July 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

91.25/100

CMS Quality Rating

36 LINCOLN AVE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570(516) 536-2800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Walter Ansun Rho Md NPPES

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

WALTER ANSUN RHO MD (NPI 1992704480) is an individual hand surgery provider in Rockville Centre, New York, licensed in New York (201790) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992704480

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X

Provider Legal NameWALTER ANSUN RHOCredential: MD

Location Address36 LINCOLN AVERockville Centre, NY 11570-5768

Mailing Address1728 Sunrise HwyMerrick, NY 11566-3745 · (516) 992-4700 · Fax (516) 992-4722

Phone(516) 536-2800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2011

✔ NPI 1992704480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XS0106X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 201790

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

36 LINCOLN AVE, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified80G291NY

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedW6U113NY · Group

Medicare UPING70928NY

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

Walter Ansun Rho 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 ID4284700733

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080906000011

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 9

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.

217 services96 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

126 services68 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament 20550

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

82 services38 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

62 services57 patients

Injection of carpal tunnel 20526

An injection for carpal tunnel is a treatment to reduce inflammation and swelling in your wrist, which can alleviate pain and numbness. The doctor injects a steroid medication into your wrist area to provide relief.

43 services23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

42 services42 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11570 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

$105.06 typical visit price

range $67.40 – $203.53

Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$83.44 typical visit price

range $21.66 – $164.45

Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)

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.

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.

91.25/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

74.92

Promoting Interoperability

91.67

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hand finger orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment L3913

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

3 suppliers17 claims19 services$201.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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