Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Valparaiso, IN

  • NPI 1679557656
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
814 Laporte Ave
Valparaiso, IN 463835860
(219) 263-4700
Additional location
10855 Virginia St
Crown Point, IN 463070210
(888) 824-0200
Additional location
85 E US Highway 6
Valparaiso, IN 463838947
(219) 983-8300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Indiana #02002800A · Illinois #03611016

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679557656. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
757
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$114,241
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 402 381 $167
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 195 189 $115
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 107 105 $202
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 40 39 $67
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 13 13 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Valparaiso Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
262
Patients
261
Total drug cost
$1,826
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levofloxacin Generic 31 31 $262
Cephalexin Generic 25 24 $249
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 23 23 $77
Tramadol Hcl Generic 22 22 $36
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 19 19 $155
Azithromycin Generic 18 18 $96
Prednisone Generic 18 18 $30
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 17 17 $488
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 17 $129
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Valparaiso, IN.
Where does Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao practice?
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao practices at 814 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 463835860. Office phone: 2192634700.
What is Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao's NPI?
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679557656, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vishnuvardhan Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.