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DR. RAKESH RAO MD
NPI 1093734576
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED NEWBORN MEDICINE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 454-2683(314) 454-4633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Aug 30, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Rakesh Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. RAKESH RAO MD (NPI 1093734576) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2006009463) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093734576
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAKESH RAOCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED NEWBORN MEDICINESaint Louis, MO 63110-1002
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 454-2683 · Fax (314) 454-4633
Phone(314) 454-2683
Fax(314) 454-4633
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1093734576 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2006009463
Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2006009463 (MO)
1 CHILDRENS PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid207002809MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rakesh Rao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

ARIE BAKER MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 CHILDRENS PL, CAMPUS BOX 8116
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-6169
HANNAH EDELMAN MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6120
SUSAN CHEUNG WALSH AUD
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-4649
MS. JENNIFER MARIE JACOBI PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, STE 4E
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-3577
MS. EMILY LINCOLN RN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6000
MS. MARISSA ROSE PEREZ-MAGNELLI PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGY, STE 2130
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6120
DR. WILLIAM L RIVES MD
Hospitalist
1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED HOSPITALIST MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-2076
DR. PETER M KILBRIDGE MD
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS PL, SUITE C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-2479

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 Rakesh Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Rao is 1093734576. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Rakesh Rao located?

Rakesh Rao practices at 1 Childrens Pl Div Ped Newborn Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 454-2683.

What is Rakesh Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Rakesh Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rakesh Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Rakesh Rao accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Rakesh Rao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Rao was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.