VISHAL RAO
NPI 1639563703
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Charleston, SC
NPI Status: Active since March 26, 2015
Contact Information
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425
Phone: (843) 792-1414
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 11
- Internal Medicine
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Ca...
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About VISHAL RAO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vishal Rao, an internist established in Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and more than 11 years of experience. He graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2015. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639563703 assigned on March 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RA0001X with license number 89983 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1639563703
- Provider Name
- VISHAL RAO
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425
- Location Phone
- (843) 792-1414
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 751461 CHARLOTTE, NC 28275
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 792-6200
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2015
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-26-2015
- Last Update Date
- 08-04-2023
- Code Navigator
An internist like Vishal Rao is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 1800 Orleans St
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 955-7911
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RA0001X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 89983
- License State
- SC
- Taxonomy Description
- Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
- Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 6 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Catastrophic 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 5 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 39 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Gold - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Silver - EPO
- BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 - PPO
- First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Deluxe - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Deluxe - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Signature - HMO
- Gold 1 - HMO
- Gold 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Gold 8 - HMO
- Silver 1 - HMO
- Silver 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Silver 12 - HMO
- Silver 8 - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vishal Rao is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Vishal Rao is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 9739409772
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20230824003729
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.01 for a new patient copayment and $23.78 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 29425 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $124.04
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.57
- Maximum New Patient Price $163.84
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.01
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.39
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.96
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $95.12
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.96
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.52
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.78
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.24
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.38
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Vishal Rao is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
MUSC MEDICAL CENTER | 169 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 | (843) 792-2300 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 0 | |
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
2 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 7 + 0 + 24 = 67 | |||||||||
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
70 - 67 = 3 | 3 |
The NPI number 1639563703 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
---|---|---|---|
1811987407 | MRS. VICKI E ALLEN PA C Individual | Physician Assistant | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1932183373 | DR. CHRISTINA L BOURNE MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 171 ASHLEY AVE EMERGENCY MEDICINE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1831174861 | MUNAZZA ANIS MD Individual | Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1902883580 | ROY B SESSIONS MD Individual | Otolaryngology | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1033198353 | STEVEN STEUER GLAZIER MD Individual | Neurological Surgery | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1427020726 | DR. WALTER S BARTYNSKI MD Individual | Radiology (Neuroradiology) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1508839051 | DR. STACY MARIE PRUTTING BS,PHARMD, BCPS, CDE Individual | Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-2300 |
1255305876 | MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Organization | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1780658641 | DR. CHERYL P LYNCH MD Individual | Internal Medicine | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (412) 876-1344 |
1992779128 | MINOO N KAVARANA M.D. Individual | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1518936574 | RITA MARIE RYAN MD Individual | Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1124097753 | LINDA A. THOMAS L.I.S.W. Individual | Social Worker (Clinical) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1265492284 | MS. SUSAN C CRAVEN CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1598726465 | R. BHANU VIKRAMAN PILLAI M.D Individual | Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-7653 |
1336102581 | ANGELA MARIE SAVATIEL MD Individual | Obstetrics & Gynecology | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1356305494 | MS. JENNIFER LEE PELTIER ATC Individual | Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer) | 171 ASHLEY AVE MSC 622 CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-8147 |
1366409161 | DR. STEPHEN AUSTIN FANN M.D. Individual | Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1275591299 | DR. MARIA F EGIDI MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Nephrology) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1700834868 | DR. BARTON LEWIS SACHS M.D. Individual | Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine) | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
1255382958 | MS. ELIZABETH BLAIR TILLER CNM Individual | Midwife | 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 (843) 792-1414 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639563703, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on March 26, 2015
The provider is located at 171 Ashley Ave Charleston, Sc 29425 and the phone number is (843) 792-1414
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RA0001X with a focus in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
The provider has more than 11 years of experience. He graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2015.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $124.04 with an average copayment of $31.01 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $95.12 and an average copayment of 23.78. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): MUSC MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
This NPI record was last updated on March 26, 2015. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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