Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Prethy Rao, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Bellaire, TX

  • NPI 1982967998
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6565 West Loop S Ste 400
Bellaire, TX 774013510
(713) 799-9975
fax (713) 799-1095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #S9209 · Georgia #79681 · Michigan #4301101141

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982967998. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
9,879
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,165,453
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 4,500 13 $37
92134 Imaging of retina 1,057 355 $39
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 951 53 $227
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 802 292 $123
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 700 248 $15
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 598 60 $860
67028 Injection of drug into eye 574 122 $120
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 213 100 $24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 127 127 $148
76512 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures 105 43 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Bellaire Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 407. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25,461
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 11 $12,456.27
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $10,633.86
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, INC. 3 $1,837.09
Genentech USA, INC. 8 $245.31
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $154.54
Abbvie INC. 3 $61.63
Astellas US LLC 1 $44.03
Biogen, INC. 1 $28.56

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$22,040
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,849
Food and Beverage
$942
Travel and Lodging
$631

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
303
Patients
179
Total drug cost
$18,776
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 95 61 $5,580
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 63 31 $1,799
Atropine Sulfate Generic 43 40 $1,327
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 21 0 $443
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 18 18 $375
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 17 13 $463
Ofloxacin Generic 17 16 $239
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 15 0 $6,381
Difluprednate Generic 14 0 $2,169

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Prethy Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Prethy Rao practices Ophthalmology Physician in Bellaire, TX.
Where does Dr. Prethy Rao practice?
Dr. Prethy Rao practices at 6565 West Loop S Ste 400, Bellaire, TX 774013510. Office phone: 7137999975.
What is Dr. Prethy Rao's NPI?
Dr. Prethy Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982967998, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Prethy Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Prethy Rao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Prethy Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2778). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.