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SHEILA RAO PA
NPI 1013962901
Physician Assistant in Bethesda, MD

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, BETHESDA, MD 20814(301) 896-2578 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sheila Rao Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SHEILA RAO PA (NPI 1013962901) is an individual physician assistant in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Illinois (085-002478) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013962901
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSHEILA RAOCredential: PA
Location Address8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RDBethesda, MD 20814-1422
Mailing Address8600 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814-1422 · (301) 896-2578
Phone(301) 896-2578
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2007
✔ NPI 1013962901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 085-002478
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINQ 16759IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sheila Rao Pa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7618953704
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081024000420
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
72 services46 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
43 services42 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number210004
Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County
Birthing friendly

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Germantown, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210065
Location19801 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20814 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CARLOS MANUEL CAMPA MALDONADO
Plastic Surgery
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2578
DR. KEITH A HORVATH M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7610
MRS. DINA L GALITZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-2654
SPAA
General Acute Care Hospital
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD, SUBURBAN HOSPITAL
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3100
AMY ELIZABETH MCKEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3054
MR. CHRISTIAN PELTE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-3990
SUSAN CECILIA MORENO RPA-C
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-7500
STEVEN COHEN PA
Physician Assistant
8600 OLD GEORGETOWN RD
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Montgomery County (301) 896-6002

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sheila Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sheila Rao is 1013962901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Where is Sheila Rao located?

Sheila Rao practices at 8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814. The listed phone number is (301) 896-2578.

What is Sheila Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Sheila Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sheila Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Sheila Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sheila Rao is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sheila Rao was last updated on September 20, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.