Active NPI 1538434634 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Jennifer C Rao , PA

Physician Assistant • Warwick, RI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Jennifer Rao, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Warwick, RI. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Jennifer Rao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 125 METRO CENTER BOULEVARD.

Jennifer Rao is affiliated with Affinity Physicians Llc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers, fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

125 Metro Center Boulevard
Suite 2000

Warwick, RI 028861768

Telephone 4014322500

Fax 4014538220

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc Facility NPI 1205874930

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Warwick, RI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +14.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.1 Yrs

State Avg: 10.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

84 Specialists

Practicing in Warwick, RI (687 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rao (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Warwick Specialty Average (9.1 Years) 9.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	39	24	$345.00	$96.79
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	36	36	$78.75	$21.41
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	31	29	$60.00	$16.47
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	27	27	$85.00	$24.58
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	26	26	$45.00	$12.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	25	$225.00	$63.79
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	23	22	$95.00	$26.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	21	$145.00	$41.04
36573 Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$275.00	$76.08
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$2540.00	$302.81
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	14	13	$450.00	$100.05
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	13	13	$300.00	$69.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	62	60	$85.24	$24.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	42	$225.00	$63.10
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	33	33	$60.00	$16.44
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	27	27	$45.00	$12.72
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	26	18	$345.00	$97.30
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	23	16	$450.00	$99.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	17	$367.50	$45.90
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	19	16	$550.00	$169.40
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	15	15	$85.00	$24.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	14	$145.00	$39.99
36569 Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$660.00	$76.37
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	12	12	$95.00	$26.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	61	49	$80.33	$21.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	28	$225.00	$63.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$335.00	$94.19
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg	13	11	$550.00	$149.13
77003 Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection	13	13	$95.00	$26.19
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	11	$480.00	$53.24
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$85.00	$24.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-20

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License RI PA00355

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Affinity Physicians Llc.

455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 028862759

Phone: 4017377010

Affinity Physicians Llc.

455 Tollgate Rd, Warwick, RI 028862759

Secondary Practice Locations

101 Dudley St

Providence, RI 029052401

Phone: 4014537950

455 Toll Gate Rd

Warwick, RI 028862759

Phone: 4017377010