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Rheumatology

Veena A. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Clearlake, CA · Mount Shasta, CA · Oroville, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Veena A. Rao, MD is a rheumatologist at 1335 Buenaventura Blvd, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: (530) 287-9758. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1831304021. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Veena A. 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 Veena A. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Veena A. 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 Veena A. Rao's NPI number?
1831304021. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Veena A. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Veena A. 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.

  • Adventist Health ClearlakeClearlake, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051317
  • Mercy Medical Center of Mt ShastaMount Shasta, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051319
  • Oroville HospitalOroville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050030
  • St Elizabeth Community HospitalRed Bluff, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050042
  • Trinity HospitalWeaverville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051315

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Rheumatology Associates PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in California

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

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Other clinicians in Rheumatology Associates PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831304021
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians