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Diagnostic Radiology

Praveen S. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Auburn, WA · Covington, WA · Tacoma, WA … · Washington

Summary

Dr. Praveen S. Rao, MD is a radiologist at 1819 203rd Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075. Phone: (253) 661-1700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Praveen S. Rao had 652 Original Medicare patients and 857 services. NPI 1548496888. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Praveen S. 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 Praveen S. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen S. 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 Praveen S. Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 652 Original Medicare patients and 857 services for Praveen S. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Praveen S. Rao's NPI number?
1548496888. 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 Praveen S. 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 patients652
Services billed to Medicare857
Different services or procedures84
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)72 services
  2. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)62 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)61 services
  4. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)59 services
  5. Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)57 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 cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)26%

Hospitals where Praveen S. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen S. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Praveen S. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Praveen S. Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vantage Radiology and Diagnostic Services, a Professional Services Cor42 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Washington

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

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Other clinicians in Vantage Radiology and Diagnostic Services, a Professional Services Cor

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWest Virginia University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548496888
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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