Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Rho, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Rockville Centre, NY
- NPI 1992704480
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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36 Lincoln Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 115705768
(516) 536-2800 - Mailing address
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1728 Sunrise Hwy
Merrick, NY 115663745
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 23, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #201790
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992704480. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
719
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$55,053
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 211 | 99 | $106 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 135 | 72 | $51 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 131 | 47 | $59 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 78 | 73 | $56 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 50 | 20 | $7 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 35 | 34 | $134 | |
20606 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | 34 | 24 | $115 | |
20526 |
Injection of carpal tunnel | 33 | 23 | $126 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 12 | 12 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Rho's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Rho practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Rockville Centre, NY.
Where does Dr. Walter Rho practice?
Dr. Walter Rho practices at 36 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 115705768. Office phone: 5165362800.
What is Dr. Walter Rho's NPI?
Dr. Walter Rho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992704480, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Rho accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Rho accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Rho commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.