CHRISTOPHER G. RAO MD – NPI #1417993940
Family Medicine
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
CHRISTOPHER RAO is a physician located in STUART, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417993940 to CHRISTOPHER RAO on June 22, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.
The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 03, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER RAO below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER G. RAO
(about 20 years ago)
STUART, FL 34994-2366 Phone: (772) 286-0226 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4326
Phone: (561) 779-4558
Fax: (772) 877-0395
STUART, FL 34996-6619 Phone: (772) 475-3163 Fax: (772) 877-0395
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Identifiers for CHRISTOPHER RAO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | WELLMED MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA INC | FL | 26776S |
| MEDICAID | LA | 1684830 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine (Primary) |
FL | ME0064920 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRISTOPHER RAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPICE
- VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF FLORIDA4450 W EAU GALLIE BLVD STE 250
MELBOURNE, FL 32934
- VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF FLORIDA4450 W EAU GALLIE BLVD STE 250
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