SANDESH S. RAO MD – NPI #1265708093
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

SANDESH RAO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265708093 to SANDESH RAO on March 27, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 13, 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 SANDESH RAO below.

NPI Profile for
SANDESH S. RAO

NPI Number
1265708093
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SANDESH S. RAO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5215 LOUGHBORO RD NW STE 200
WASHINGTON, DC 20016-2625
Phone: (202) 787-5601 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
2021 K St NW
Washington, DC 20006-1003
Phone: (202) 833-1147
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224-2735
Phone: (410) 550-0100
5454 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6901
Phone: (301) 657-1996
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 13, 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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MD D094524

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
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SANDESH RAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20016

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