AVANI D. RAO M.D. – NPI #1295006567
Radiology

A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

AVANI RAO is a radiologist located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295006567 to AVANI RAO on January 19, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name AVANI SATISH DHOLAKIA. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Radiation Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Oct 29, 2019. 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 AVANI RAO below.

NPI Profile for
AVANI D. RAO

NPI Number
1295006567
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
AVANI D. RAO
Former Name: AVANI SATISH DHOLAKIA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
850 W BALTIMORE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 369-5200 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
600 North Wolfe Street
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD 21287-2109
Phone: (410) 955-5000
Mailing address
PO BOX 65056
BALTIMORE, MD 21264-5056
Phone: (410) 706-4919 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
2085R0001X
- Radiology / Radiation Oncology (Primary)		 MD D87017

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 2014
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 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
AVANI RAO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL
      4320 SEMINARY RD
      ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
    • INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
      3600 JOSEPH SIEWICK DRIVE
      FAIRFAX, VA 22033
    • INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL
      3300 GALLOWS ROAD
      FALLS CHURCH, VA 22042
    • INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
      44045 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY
      LEESBURG, VA 20176

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