Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Big Rapids, MI

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Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Big Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Big Rapids Orthopaedics Pc and his current practice location is 650 Linden St, Suite 2, Big Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (231) 796-6721.

Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301053731) 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 1780690826.

Contact Information

Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao, MD
650 Linden St, Suite 2,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879
(231) 796-6721
(231) 796-1080

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience44 Years
Location650 Linden St, Big Rapids, Michigan
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 Sudhir Balkrishna Rao graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780690826
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/11/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921076498
  • Enrollment ID: I20050210000403

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780690826NPI-NPPES
3141960MedicaidMI
4301053731OtherMILICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 4301053731 (Michigan)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 4301053731 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac, MIHospital
Spectrum Health Big Rapids HospitalBig rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Big Rapids Orthopaedics Pc53957138533

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 Sudhir Balkrishna Rao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBig Rapids Orthopaedics Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982718474
PECOS PAC ID: 5395713853
Enrollment ID: O20040922000531

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 Sudhir Balkrishna 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 Sudhir Balkrishna Rao, MD
630 Novak Ln,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2532

Ph: (231) 796-3345		Dr Sudhir Balkrishna Rao, MD
650 Linden St, Suite 2,
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1879

Ph: (231) 796-6721

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