Abigail Justine Rao, M.D.

Neurological Surgery

Abigail Justine Rao is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Louisville, KY with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(502) 394-6390Louisville, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Abigail Justine Rao, M.D. in person in Louisville or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University graduate since 2010, she brings 16+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Neurological Surgery providers in KYSee all Neurological Surgery in Louisville16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2035dNPPES updated 2020-10-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4950 Norton Healthcare Blvd Ste 205, Louisville, KY 40241-2847

Fax: (502) 394-6388
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Kentucky.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

27.5%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+22.4 pts)

27.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

171

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

80

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

120

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $773

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
46%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+11%)43%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$827 received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Abigail Justine Rao's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

  2. Board certified · Oct 26, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 776351, Chicago, IL 60677-6351

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Abigail Justine Rao

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Abigail Justine Rao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Louisville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Abigail Justine Rao

Dr. Rao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Louisville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 394-6390.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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