Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maheswar Rao, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1306812326
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9103 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 708092440
(225) 927-1190
fax (225) 706-0160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 7, 2014
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #10694R

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306812326. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
833
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,592
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 330 45 $44
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 190 46 $59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 66 66 $82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 37 23 $115
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 30 30 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 28 27 $110
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 26 26 $242
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 26 26 $127
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 18 18 $175
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 16 16 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Baton Rouge Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$182
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $59.57
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 3 $46.44
Abbvie INC. 2 $30.62
Pfizer INC. 2 $28.32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $17.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$182

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,037
Patients
414
Total drug cost
$135,168
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 413 153 $5,518
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 123 48 $97,324
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 114 49 $1,691
Famotidine Generic 64 21 $485
Omeprazole Generic 58 22 $566
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 49 49 $3,742
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 30 0 $8,378
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 29 29 $4,817
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 27 12 $503
Sucralfate Generic 27 0 $4,295

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maheswar Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Maheswar Rao practices Gastroenterology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Maheswar Rao practice?
Dr. Maheswar Rao practices at 9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 708092440. Office phone: 2259271190.
What is Dr. Maheswar Rao's NPI?
Dr. Maheswar Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306812326, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maheswar Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maheswar Rao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maheswar Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.