Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicki Rao, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · La Mesa, CA

  • NPI 1154717619
  • 11 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 919423019
(619) 740-6000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2025
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #151429 · Pennsylvania #MD467593

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154717619. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
206
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$25,407
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 41 40 $123
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 41 31 $115
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 39 39 $167
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 39 29 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 18 16 $48
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $172
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $210

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$248
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 2 $247.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$248

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
158
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$10,928
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 39 14 $528
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 0 $209
Oxycontin (Oxycodone Hcl) Brand 17 0 $9,152
Mirtazapine Generic 16 12 $165
Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 14 0 $204
Gabapentin Generic 13 0 $126
Morphine Sulfate Generic 13 0 $206
Dexamethasone Generic 12 0 $199
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 12 0 $141

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicki Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicki Rao practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicki Rao practice?
Dr. Nicki Rao practices at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423019. Office phone: 6197406000.
What is Dr. Nicki Rao's NPI?
Dr. Nicki Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154717619, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Nicki Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.