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Active NPI 1982967998 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Prethy Rao , MD

Ophthalmology • Bellaire, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Prethy Rao, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bellaire, TX. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Rao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 400.

Dr. Rao is affiliated with Retina And Vitreous Of Texas Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6565 West Loop S Ste 400

Bellaire, TX 774013510

Telephone 7137999975
Fax 7137991095
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Bellaire, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rao (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Bellaire Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
5,760 23 $87.26 $34.35
92134 Imaging of retina
1,095 402 $97.78 $37.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
827 334 $304.29 $119.38
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
777 272 $37.46 $14.72
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
642 82 $990.99 $824.32
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg
600 32 $413.40 $158.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye
584 137 $300.47 $117.71
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
480 21 $841.96 $331.39
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing
286 135 $60.85 $23.67
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
112 103 $386.80 $151.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
102 102 $361.37 $141.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure
97 48 $80.73 $44.61
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
58 20 $85.00 $72.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
57 51 $315.00 $123.82
92250 Photography of the retina
39 33 $90.44 $34.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
32 32 $408.84 $160.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
12 11 $446.74 $175.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-21
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX S9209

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA 79681

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI 4301101141

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License GA 79681

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License MI 4301101141

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX S9209

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina And Vitreous Of Texas Pllc

6565 W Loop S, Bellaire, TX 774013510

Phone: 7137999975

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Emmanuel Chang , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1083877740

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1215919998

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Victor Chen , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1356929251

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1437302049

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Angela Kim , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1437654159

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1467433987

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

20 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2024

Registered at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 400, BELLAIRE, TX 774013510 (Tel: 7137999975)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2024

Registered at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 400, BELLAIRE, TX 774013510 (Tel: 7137999975)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 04, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #79681 in GA)

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2021

Registered at 2727 GRAMERCY ST STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770251716 (Tel: 7137999975)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2021

Registered at 2727 GRAMERCY ST STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770251716 (Tel: 7137999975)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #S9209 in TX)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 01, 2018

Recorded as PRETHY RAO, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 01, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #79681 in GA)

NPI Profile Active January 08, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2018

Registered at 3555 W 13 MILE RD, LL-20, ROYAL OAK, MI 480736710 (Tel: 2482882280)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2018

Registered at 39650 ORCHARD HILL PL, STE 200, NOVI, MI 483755391 (Tel: 2483190161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2018

Recorded as PRETHY RAO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #4301101141 in MI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 07, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #4301101141 in MI)

NPI Profile Active December 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 08, 2016

Registered at 3555 W 13 MILE RD, LL-20, ROYAL OAK, MI 480736710 (Tel: 2482882280)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 08, 2016

Registered at 39650 ORCHARD HILL PL, STE 200, NOVI, MI 483755391 (Tel: 2483190161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 08, 2016

Recorded as PRETHY RAO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 08, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #4301101141 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982967998
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2012
Last Update: August 21, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6565 West Loop S Ste 400

Bellaire, TX 774013510

Phone: 7137999975

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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