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Sudha K. Rao, MD

Works at hospitals in Daly City, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Sudha K. Rao, MD is a pathologist at 2489 Martinsburg Pike, Lot A1, Stephenson, VA 22656. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sudha K. Rao had 121 Original Medicare patients and 322 services. NPI 1942295340. 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.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 2489 Martinsburg Pike, Lot A1, Stephenson, VA 22656 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: AHMC Seton Medical Center
  • Medical school: graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sudha K. 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 Sudha K. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sudha K. 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 Sudha K. Rao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 322 services for Sudha K. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sudha K. Rao's NPI number?
1942295340. 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 Sudha K. 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 patients121
Services billed to Medicare322
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)140 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)26 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)21 services
  4. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)16 services
  5. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)14 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%
  • Diabetes56%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where Sudha K. Rao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sudha K. 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.

  • AHMC Seton Medical CenterDaly City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050289

Practice locations

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

  • 2489 Martinsburg Pike, Lot A1Stephenson, VA 22656
  • 420 Arboleda DrLos Altos, CA 94024

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942295340
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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