Rahul K Naidu, MD

Facial Plastic Surgery

Otolaryngology

Rahul K Naidu is a Facial Plastic Surgery specialist based in Latrobe, PA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(724) 804-1760Latrobe, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Rahul K Naidu, MD in person in Latrobe or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Otolaryngology providers in PASee all Otolaryngology in Latrobe40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2766dNPPES updated 2018-10-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Excela Health Dr Ste 102, Latrobe, PA 15650-9001

Fax: (724) 804-1762
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.1%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

174

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

176

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

420

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $96k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+10%)30%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$17 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Rahul K Naidu'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 · 1986

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyFacial Plastic Surgery in LatrobeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.

Taxonomy: 207YS0123X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

520 Jefferson Ave Suite 400, Jeannette, PA 15644-2538

Differs from practice location

Virtual Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Rahul K Naidu

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rahul K Naidu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Latrobe 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 Rahul K Naidu

Dr. Naidu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Latrobe, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 804-1760.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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