Vinaya Rao, MD
Vinaya Rao is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vinaya Rao, MD has been part of the Durham medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 41+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
176
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
451
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $21k
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.
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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$119 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Vinaya Rao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 28, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
810 9th St Apt 543, Durham, NC 27705-4317
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Vinaya Rao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vinaya Rao for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Durham 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 Vinaya Rao
NPI records show Dr. Rao as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 668-1414.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vinaya Rao
Practice Location
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699
Mailing Address
810 9th St Apt 543, Durham, NC 27705-4317
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