SHOBHA S. RAO MD – NPI #1578523486
Family Medicine
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
SHOBHA RAO is a physician located in TEMPLE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578523486 to SHOBHA RAO on March 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 07, 2018. 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 SHOBHA RAO below.
NPI Profile for
SHOBHA S. RAO
(more than 20 years ago)
TEMPLE, TX 76508 Phone: (254) 724-2111 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
MSB 5.120
Houston, TX 77030-1501
Phone: (713) 500-6178
Fax: (713) 500-0706
DALLAS, TX 75284-4658 Phone: (800) 994-0371 Fax:
Identifiers for SHOBHA RAO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TX | 117536604 | |
| MEDICAID | TX | 117536606 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
TX | J8101 |
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Additional Information
SHOBHA RAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER1441 NORTH BECKLEY AVENUE
DALLAS, TX 75203 - METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER2831 E PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HIGHWAY
RICHARDSON, TX 75082
- METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER1441 NORTH BECKLEY AVENUE
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