Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ajit Rao, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New York, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rao
Dr. Ajit Rao is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in New York, NY, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rao performed 1,516 Medicare services across 1,006 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rao received a total of $136,550 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 625 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rao is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NY
$136,550 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,516
Medicare services
Top 11% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,006
Unique beneficiaries
$105
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~126 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
479 | $76 | $290 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
143 | $48 | $160 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
121 | $173 | $810 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
99 | $13 | $60 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access An ultrasound imaging test used to evaluate the blood flow and structure of a hemodialysis access site. |
80 | $114 | $663 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
77 | $114 | $630 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
66 | $81 | $410 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
46 | $111 | $570 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
42 | $172 | $860 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
37 | $95 | $440 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
35 | $107 | $500 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta and leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta and the arteries in both legs. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the condition of these blood vessels. |
34 | $84 | $360 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
30 | $88 | $345 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
26 | $156 | $780 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
24 | $16 | $70 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
22 | $207 | $4,100 |
| Bone removal, 20 sq cm or less Surgical removal of a small area of bone, measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
21 | $153 | $1,420 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
19 | $81 | $290 |
| Balloon dilation of leg artery A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter to restore blood flow. |
18 | $240 | $7,157 |
| Balloon angioplasty of leg artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed or blocked artery in the leg using a balloon catheter. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
18 | $376 | $8,938 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
18 | $614 | $3,591 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
18 | $216 | $1,070 |
| Muscle or tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical removal of muscle or other tissue from the body. The total area of the removed tissue is 20.0 square centimeters or less. |
16 | $93 | $1,020 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
14 | $75 | $871 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
13 | $191 | $5,693 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
3.2% high complexity
35.0% medium
61.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$136,550
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $22,758/year across 6 years
Top 0% in NY for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
625
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$58,952 (43.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$57,249 (41.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,350 (14.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$92,002
2023
$29,464
2022
$8,489
2021
$3,849
2020
$1,969
2019
$777
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$29,461
Medtronic, Inc.
$25,453
Abbott Laboratories
$10,638
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$9,129
Penumbra, Inc.
$8,073
Endologix LLC
$4,532
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,040
Vasorum USA Inc.
$178
Cook Medical LLC
$143
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$112
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$81
Artivion, Inc.
$76
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$52
Bolton Medical Inc
$35
Top 3 companies account for 71.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$53,099
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$32,330
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12,618
Abbott Laboratories
$11,650
Penumbra, Inc.
$10,672
Endologix LLC
$5,963
Inari Medical, Inc.
$4,309
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$1,707
Cook Medical LLC
$966
Bolton Medical Inc
$864
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$778
Viz.ai, Inc.
$393
Artivion, Inc.
$218
Endologix, Inc.
$194
Vasorum USA Inc.
$178
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$168
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$167
Boston Scientific Corporation
$79
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$54
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$52
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$40
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 71.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
6MMX22MMX120CM · ABRE · ABSORB GT1 · AMPLATZ · ANGIOJET · ARTEGRAFT · ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT · Abre · Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System · BIOGLUE SURGICAL ADHESIVE · CELT ACD · CHOCOLATE PTA BALLOON CATHETER · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · CONCERTOTM · COOK · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cook Medical Advanced Tech · Cook Medical Thoracic · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELUVIA · ENDOCROSS Device · ENDURANT IIS · ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ESPRIT · EVERFLEX · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · Endurant · EverFlex · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · Flexitouch Plus · GORE ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE-TEX Vascular Graft · Grafts · HAWKONE · HawkOne · ICAST COVERED STENT SYSTEM · IN.PACT ADMIRAL · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · Indigo System · Integra · JETI · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · LIMFLOW SYSTEM · LUTONIX Drug Coated Balloon · Lunderquist · NANOCROSS ELITE · Ovation · PHOTOFIX DECELLULARIZED BOVINE PERICARDIUM · POD · PROTEGE GPS · Penumbra System · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · RUBY Coil · Relay Plus · S · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SPIDERFX · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · SilverHawk · Smart Coil · Stents · Supera peripheral stent system · TRAILBLAZER · TURBOHAWK · Torus Stent Graft System · TurboHawk · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface · VIANCE · VISI-PRO · Vascular Lithotripsy · Viz.AI LVO · ZENITH · ZENITH ALPHA · ZENITH SPIRAL-Z · ZILVER PTX · ZILVER VENA · Zenith · Zenith Spiral-Z · Zilver PTX
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (43%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in student in an organized health care education/training program and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NY.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
34,951
Per 100K population
2147.1
County median income
$104,553
Nearest hospital
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Rao is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NY), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 0% of NY peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Rao experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rao performed 479 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Rao receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rao received a total of $136,550 from 23 companies across 625 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Rao's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in New York?
Dr. Rao's average Medicare payment per service is $105. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Rao) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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