Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1780919985
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2507A Shakespeare St
Houston, TX 770301011
(713) 560-9640

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 5, 2014
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P6894 · Texas #BP10034609
Medicaid
TX #325837801 (MDACC)

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780919985. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,619
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$268,214
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 920 695 $104
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 570 432 $104
92134 Imaging of retina 263 223 $27
92134 Imaging of retina 245 211 $27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 157 121 $349
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 84 71 $23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $143
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 69 69 $143
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 58 52 $23
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 48 44 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 85 peers in Houston Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 248. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$73
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $29.11
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $22.86
Abbvie INC. 1 $20.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$73

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
902
Patients
398
Total drug cost
$395,546
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 218 71 $228,731
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 181 154 $6,420
Latanoprost Generic 138 35 $2,799
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 84 27 $95,845
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 77 61 $1,155
Cyclosporine Generic 70 28 $45,284
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 20 11 $871
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 20 11 $309
Travoprost Generic 19 0 $3,996
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 18 0 $425

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kavita Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Kavita Rao practices Ophthalmology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kavita Rao practice?
Dr. Kavita Rao practices at 2507A Shakespeare St, Houston, TX 770301011. Office phone: 7135609640.
What is Dr. Kavita Rao's NPI?
Dr. Kavita Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780919985, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kavita Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kavita Rao accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kavita Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.