Quick answers
- Does Deepthi S. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Deepthi S. Rao may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Deepthi S. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 241 Original Medicare patients and 729 services for Deepthi S. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Deepthi S. Rao's NPI number?
- 1245593730. 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 Deepthi S. 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 | 241 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 729 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)457 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)97 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)65 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)57 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)17 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression29%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Deepthi S. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Deepthi S. 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.
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Deepthi S. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245593730 |
| 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