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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36 Lincoln Ave
Rockville Centre, NY 115705768
(516) 536-2800
Mailing address
1728 Sunrise Hwy
Merrick, NY 115663745

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.