Dr Santosh K Rao, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Gilbert, AZ

Dr Santosh K Rao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Bhsm Rehabilitation Llc, University Primary Care Practices Inc and his current practice location is 2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Suite 450, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 264-3676.

Dr Santosh K Rao is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 48059) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710959739.

Contact Information

Dr Santosh K Rao, MD
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Suite 450,
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 264-3676
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Santosh K Rao
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience24 Years
Location2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Suite 450, Gilbert, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Santosh K Rao attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710959739
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537295597
  • Enrollment ID: I20110916000220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Santosh K Rao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710959739NPI-NPPES
00A775850MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist 48059 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Hospitals Of ClevelandCleveland, OHHospital
Uh Regional HospitalsRichmond heights, OHHospital
Lake HealthConcord, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bhsm Rehabilitation Llc20627731381258
University Primary Care Practices Inc3072417534940

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Santosh K Rao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Primary Care Practices Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003935339
PECOS PAC ID: 3072417534
Enrollment ID: O20031125000767

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Santosh K Rao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Santosh K Rao, MD
2940 E. Banner Gateway Dr. Suite 450,
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Ph: (480) 256-6444
Dr Santosh K Rao, MD
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Suite 450,
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Ph: (480) 264-3676

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