Physician Profile
Geetha A. Rao, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rao
Based in Beverly Hills, CA, Geetha A. Rao, MD is listed in the NPI registry under geriatric medicine. Geetha graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 1996. Geetha is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Geetha cared for 2,130 Medicare patients across 28,943 services. The services billed most often include injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 248-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8501 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 100
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
1633 N Capitol Ave Ste 322
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Balance & Mobility
- Senior Dizziness
- Walking Problems
Blood Health
- Senior Anemia
Bones & Joints
- Broken Hip Recovery
- Osteoarthritis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Parkinson's disease
Cardiovascular
- High blood pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering
- Mild cognitive impairment
Digestive
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Swallowing difficulties
Ears & Hearing
General Health
- Dehydration In Seniors
- Elderly Frailty
- Senior Malnutrition
- Unexplained Weight Loss
Hormone Health
- Underactive Thyroid In Seniors
Infections
- Shingles
Joints & Pain
- Gout
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
Lung Health
- Severe Pneumonia
Men's Health
- Enlarged prostate
Mental Health
- Caregiver burnout
- Restlessness And Agitation
- Senior Anxiety
- Senior Depression
Mobility
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Oral Health
Pain
- Chronic Pain In Seniors
Skin & Wounds
- Bedsores
- Diabetic Foot Sores
- Non-Healing Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
- Senior Insomnia
Spine & Pain
- Spinal stenosis
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Urinary Health
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bone Health
- Osteoporosis Medication Consultation
Cardiovascular
- Orthostatic Blood Pressure Check
Care Placement
- Nursing Home Placement Assessment
Caregiver Support
- Dementia Caregiver Training
Chronic Disease Management
- Senior Diabetes Target Adjustment
Cognitive Health
- Dementia Wandering Safety Plan
Digestive
- Constipation And Bowel Management
- Swallowing safety evaluation coordination
Ear Care
End-of-Life Planning
- POLST Or DNR Consultation
Foot Care
- Routine Senior Foot And Nail Care
General Geriatric Care
- Senior Telehealth Consultation
General Health
- Outpatient IV Hydration
Home Care
- Home Health Certification
- In-Home Care Needs Assessment
Legal & Cognitive
- Mental Competency Evaluation
Medication Management
- Deprescribing consultation
Mental Health
- Agitation And Behavior Management Planning
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility
- Gait analysis
Mobility & Equipment
- Walker Or Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- High-Calorie Senior Nutrition Plan
- Senior Nutrition Assessment
Outpatient Care
- In-Home Doctor Visit
- Post-hospital transitional care
Pain & Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
Pain Management
- Safe Senior Pain Management Plan
Palliative & Hospice
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Eligibility Evaluation
Patient Safety
- Elder Abuse And Neglect Assessment
Planning & Support
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Long-Term Care Insurance Evaluation
- Medical Power Of Attorney Consultation
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
Respiratory
- Oxygen Therapy Evaluation
Safety & Daily Function
- Daily Living Activities Evaluation
- Home Safety Evaluation
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Sensory Health
- Hearing Aid Fitting Referral
Surgical Clearance
- Senior Pre-Surgery Clearance
Urinary & Bladder
- Postvoid residual measurement
- Urinary Catheter Change And Care
Urinary Health
- Scheduled Toileting Program
Wound Care
- Surgical Wound Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28,943 services · 2,130 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
586 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
78 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
391 | More than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
95 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im | Treatment | 91320 |
68 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose | Treatment | 90480 |
68 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
48 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
28 | More often than most peers in Geriatric Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other geriatricians at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rao specialize in?
Dr. Rao is a geriatrician in Beverly Hills, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rao located?
Dr. Rao is listed at 8501 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. 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 (310) 248-7000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rao's NPI number?
Dr. Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1407983950. 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 Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?
Dr. Rao has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rao performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Rao confirmed this information?
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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