Quick answers
- Does Anita Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anita Rao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Anita Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 623 Original Medicare patients and 36,723 services for Anita Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anita Rao's NPI number?
- 1033176516. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Anita Rao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 623 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 36,723 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)31,447 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)2,466 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)820 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)486 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)341 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Anita Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anita Rao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health Michigan CityMichigan City, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150015
- Northwest Health - PorterValparaiso, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150035
- Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Anita Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383
- 3691 Willowcreek RdPortage, IN 46368 (219) 921‑1444
- 3777 N Frontage Rd, Suite 900Michigan City, IN 46360 (219) 921‑1444
- 500 E 109th AveCrown Point, IN 46307 (219) 921‑1444
- 601 Gateway Blvd NChesterton, IN 46304 (219) 921‑1444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anita Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
- Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute, PC81 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
Other pain management doctors in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rci (WRS) LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033176516 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians