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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Purnima I. Rao, MD

Sees patients in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Purnima I. Rao, MD is an OB-GYN at 2414 University Blvd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005. Phone: (713) 442-7300. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1801982087. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 2414 University Blvd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (713) 442‑7300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Purnima I. 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 Purnima I. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Purnima I. 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.
What is Purnima I. Rao's NPI number?
1801982087. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Purnima I. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC957 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801982087
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians