RAKESH HEGDE M.D. – NPI #1164759924
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
RAKESH HEGDE is a colon & rectal surgeon located in WATERBURY, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164759924 to RAKESH HEGDE on November 14, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.
The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 23, 2026. 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 RAKESH HEGDE below.
NPI Profile for
RAKESH HEGDE
(more than 16 years ago)
WATERBURY, CT 06708 Phone: (770) 695-0671 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Waterbury, CT 06708
Phone: (770) 695-0671
Branson, MO 65616-2052
Phone: (417) 875-3000
WATERBURY, CT 06708-2613 Phone: Fax:
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Identifiers for RAKESH HEGDE
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | MO | 1164759924 | |
| medicaid | MO | 200059155 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 208C00000X - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary) |
MO | 2018021676 |
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
RAKESH HEGDE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- COX MEDICAL CENTERS3801 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
- COX MEDICAL CENTERS3801 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE
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