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Diagnostic Radiology

Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Newark, DE · Elkton, MD · Delaware, Maryland

Summary

Dr. Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao, MD is a radiologist at 161 Wilmington W Chester Pike, Cchs Concord Radiology, Chadds Ford, PA 19317. Phone: (610) 361-1150. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao had 2,128 Original Medicare patients and 4,684 services. NPI 1255728689. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 161 Wilmington W Chester Pike, Cchs Concord Radiology, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (610) 361‑1150
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Christiana Hospital, Union Hospital of Cecil County
  • Group practice: Christiana Care Health Services Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramya Shankaranaraya 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 Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,128 Original Medicare patients and 4,684 services for Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao's NPI number?
1255728689. 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 Ramya Shankaranaraya 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 patients2,128
Services billed to Medicare4,684
Different services or procedures83
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)820 services
  2. Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)317 services
  3. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)265 services
  4. Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)157 services
  5. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)153 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%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Depression41%
  • Anxiety40%

Hospitals where Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramya Shankaranaraya 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.

  • Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
  • Union Hospital of Cecil CountyElkton, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210032

Practice locations

Addresses where Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ramya Shankaranaraya Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Christiana Care Health Services Inc1,483 clinicians in the group
  • Christiana Care Pennsylvania Inc177 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Chadds Ford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chadds Ford, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Christiana Care Health Services Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255728689
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians