RAVISHANKAR E. RAO M.D. – NPI #1154617306
Family Medicine

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

RAVISHANKAR RAO is a physician located in LA MESA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154617306 to RAVISHANKAR RAO on June 27, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 21, 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 RAVISHANKAR RAO below.

NPI Profile for
RAVISHANKAR E. RAO

NPI Number
1154617306
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAVISHANKAR E. RAO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
8851 CENTER DR STE 500
LA MESA, CA 91942-3033
Phone: (619) 740-5757 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 21, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 CA C202218

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

Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RAVISHANKAR RAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
      500 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
      HERSHEY, PA 17033
    • MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
      1800 EAST PARK AVE
      STATE COLLEGE, PA 16803

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