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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Santosh Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · Concord, NC · Albemarle, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Santosh Rao, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Charlotte, NC, Concord, NC and Albemarle, NC. NPI 1487824199. 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 Santosh 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

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
MaleGender (as listed)
Carolinas Physicians Network IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Santosh Rao work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Santosh Rao at 5 hospitals: Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health University City, Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health and Stanly Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Santosh Rao see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC and Troy, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Santosh Rao's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty.
Does Santosh Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santosh 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 Santosh Rao?
(910) 572-2309, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Santosh Rao's NPI number?
1487824199. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Santosh Rao works

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

Group practices

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

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487824199
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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