Quick answers
- Does Yiping Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yiping 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 Yiping Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 593 Original Medicare patients and 1,549 services for Yiping Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yiping Rao's NPI number?
- 1811916836. 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 Yiping 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 patients | 593 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,549 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)369 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)254 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)159 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)85 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Yiping Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yiping 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.
- Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical CenterEmporia, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490097
- Bon Secours Southside Medical CenterPetersburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490067
- Sentara Obici HospitalSuffolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490044
Practice locations
Addresses where Yiping Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1138 Country Club BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990 (239) 424‑1900
- 13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912 (239) 343‑2606
- 267 Medical Park BlvdPetersburg, VA 23805 (804) 504‑5570
- 2790 Godwin Blvd, Suite 235Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 934‑4580
- 2800 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yiping Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lee Health System Inc1,428 clinicians in the group
- Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Cape Coral
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape Coral, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lee Health System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811916836 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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