Physician Profile
Tara Rao, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rao
Based in Purchase, NY, Tara Rao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Tara graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Tara provided 464 services to 337 patients. 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 new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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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
- (914) 848-8630
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3030 WESTCHESTER AVE
Purchase, NY 10577
315 Church St
New York, NY 10013
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hair loss
- Melanoma
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Skin cancer
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
464 services · 337 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
121 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
111 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
56 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
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.
Other dermatologists in Purchase 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Tara Rao specialize in?
Tara Rao is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Purchase, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Tara Rao located?
Tara Rao is listed at 3030 Westchester Ave, Purchase, NY 10577. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Tara Rao's phone number?
The number on file is (914) 848-8630. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tara Rao?
Tara Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1356599047. 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 Tara Rao train?
Tara Rao attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tara Rao have?
Tara Rao has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Tara Rao do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Tara Rao performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tara Rao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tara 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.