Dr. Usha Rao, MD
Ophthalmology
18+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Usha Rao
Usha Rao, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in San Francisco, CA.
Specialty Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
19
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
OphthalmologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Class of 2007
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | A117090 | Ophthalmology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Usha Rao
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Usha Rao is an established ophthalmology provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2007. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including University Of California San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558525378, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Usha Rao as a lower-volume ophthalmology provider, treating approximately 21 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 37 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Usha Rao received $265 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$265
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Ophthalmology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 94143
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Usha Rao
What does Dr. Usha Rao specialize in?
Dr. Usha Rao specializes in Ophthalmology.
Where does Dr. Usha Rao practice?
Dr. Usha Rao practices at University Of California San Francisco in San Francisco, California. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Usha Rao accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Usha Rao accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 21 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Usha Rao's NPI number?
Dr. Usha Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558525378. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Usha Rao been practicing?
Dr. Usha Rao has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2007.