Quick answers
- Does Vijay P. Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay P. 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 Vijay P. Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 411 services for Vijay P. Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vijay P. Rao's NPI number?
- 1982725180. 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 Vijay P. 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 | 163 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 411 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol68%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)48%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Arthritis30%
Hospitals where Vijay P. Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vijay P. 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.
- Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241325
- Madison HospitalMadison, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241372
- Mercy Medical Center of Mt ShastaMount Shasta, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051319
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, IncWatertown, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430005
Practice locations
Addresses where Vijay P. Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18092 Wika RdApple Valley, CA 92307 (650) 485‑9882
- 310 Hartnell Ave, Suite AandcRedding, CA 96002 (530) 245‑2900
- 963 Butte StRedding, CA 96001 (530) 245‑5900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vijay P. Rao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dignity Health86 clinicians in the group
- Interventional Radiation Oncology of California Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
Other oncologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dignity Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982725180 |
| 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