VARALAKSHMI SUKHAVASI RAO M.D.
NPI 1205939261
Pediatrics in Philadelphia, PA

Q: What is Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao is 1205939261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Vara Rao M.D..

Q: What is Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Active since September 06, 2006

5501 OLD YORK RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 456-7170(215) 456-4923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Oct 11, 2025, Dec 10, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao M.d. NPPES

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

VARALAKSHMI SUKHAVASI RAO M.D. (NPI 1205939261) is an individual pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD068867L) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205939261

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameVARALAKSHMI SUKHAVASI RAOCredential: M.D.

Location Address5501 OLD YORK RDPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018

Mailing AddressPo Box 788735Philadelphia, PA 19178-8735 · (215) 456-7000 · Fax (215) 254-3289

Phone(215) 456-7170

Fax(215) 456-4923

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1205939261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD068867L

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License MD068867L (PA)

5501 OLD YORK RD, Philadelphia, PA 19141

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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Vara Rao M.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next.Insurance ›

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.

KENNETH KLECKNER MD

Emergency Medicine

5501 OLD YORK RD, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER - PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-6679

MS. AMMAN HASSAN MD

Pediatrics

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-3810

TAYLOR NICOLE THOMPSON PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN BUILDING SUITE 202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 254-2630

STEPHEN RYAN CHEN

Orthopaedic Surgery

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890

DR. DHRUV SHARMA MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890

TIMOTHY DANIEL GARDNER DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890

DR. JONATHAN THOMAS LUCIANI DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890

ASHIKA KAPOOR MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILA, PA 19141

Philadelphia County (215) 456-8103

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 Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao is 1205939261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Vara Rao M.D..

Where is Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao located?

Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao practices at 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 456-7170.

What is Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

What insurance does Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Varalakshmi Sukhavasi 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 Varalakshmi Sukhavasi Rao was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.