Physician Profile

Shikha Rao, MD

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About Dr. Rao

Shikha Rao, MD practices dermatology in Hackensack, NJ. Shikha is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Shikha cared for 417 Medicare patients across 555 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2007

Specialty

Dermatology (Primary)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education Program (Additional)
Dermatology (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

NJ license25MA11550900
NPI1093201162
NPI issued07/02/2018

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 a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Hackensack, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Rao located?

Dr. Rao is listed at 20 Prospect Ave Ste 702, Hackensack, NJ 07601. 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 (212) 283-3000. 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 1093201162. 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 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Rao been practicing?

Dr. Rao has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, 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 destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, 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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