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Orthopedic Surgery

Sandesh Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · Bethesda, MD · District of Columbia, Maryland

Summary

Sandesh Rao, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. NPI 1265708093. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sandesh Rao, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Johns Hopkins UniversityGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sandesh Rao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sandesh Rao at 2 hospitals: Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sandesh Rao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sandesh Rao's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Sandesh Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Sandesh Rao may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
Does Sandesh Rao offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Sandesh Rao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Sandesh Rao?
(202) 660-6500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sandesh Rao's NPI number?
1265708093. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sandesh Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sandesh Rao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sandesh Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sandesh Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
  • Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc941 clinicians in the group
  • Johns Hopkins University713 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265708093
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians