Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Ashwin Rao work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Ashwin Rao at 5 hospitals: Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Dominican Hospital, Natividad Medical Center, Salinas Valley Health Medical Center and Watsonville Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Ashwin Rao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Salinas, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ashwin Rao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Ashwin Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashwin 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.
- What is the phone number for Ashwin Rao?
- (831) 755-4235, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ashwin Rao's NPI number?
- 1306259858. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Ashwin Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashwin Rao at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050145
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050242
- Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050248
- Salinas Valley Health Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050334
- Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050194
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashwin Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1441 Constitution BlvdSalinas, CA 93912 (831) 755‑4235
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashwin Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- County of Monterey185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Salinas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salinas, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306259858 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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