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Nephrology

Jitendar S. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Thornton, CO · Hugo, CO · Aurora, CO … · Colorado

Summary

Jitendar S. Rao, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Thornton, CO, Hugo, CO and Aurora, CO and other places. NPI 1285616573. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jitendar S. 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

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
MaleGender (as listed)
Denver Nephrologists PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Jitendar S. Rao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Jitendar S. Rao at 4 hospitals: HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge, Lincoln Health Hospital, The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Jitendar S. Rao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Aurora, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Jitendar S. Rao's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Jitendar S. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jitendar S. Rao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Jitendar S. Rao offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Jitendar S. Rao offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Jitendar S. Rao?
(303) 327-4700, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Jitendar S. Rao's NPI number?
1285616573. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Jitendar S. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jitendar S. 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 Jitendar S. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jitendar S. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Denver Nephrologists PC47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aurora, CO — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285616573
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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