Physician Profile

Anantha K. Rao, MD

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About Dr. Rao

Based in Hyattsville, MD, Anantha K. Rao, MD is listed in the NPI registry under interventional cardiology. Anantha is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Anantha provided 210 services to 181 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1974

Specialty

Interventional Cardiology (Primary)
Cardiovascular Disease (Additional)
Interventional Cardiology (Additional)
Interventional Cardiology (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

MD licenseMD13092
DC licenseD0027426
NPI1326118225
NPI issued11/08/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Rao specialize in?

Dr. Rao is an interventional cardiologist in Hyattsville, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Interventional Cardiology”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Rao located?

Dr. Rao is listed at 6495 New Hampshire Ave 190, Hyattsville, MD 20783. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Rao's phone number?

The number on file is (301) 445-4430. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Rao?

Dr. Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1326118225. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school?

Dr. Rao attended Other, graduating in 1974. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Rao have?

Dr. Rao has 52 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1974, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Rao do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rao provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Rao's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rao. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.