DR. VINOD BALAKRISHNA RAO MD
NPI 1477711091
Pediatrics in Orange, CA
About Dr. Vinod Balakrishna Rao Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. VINOD BALAKRISHNA RAO MD (NPI 1477711091) is an individual pediatrics provider in Orange, California, licensed in California (C169640) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Orange.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Vinod Balakrishna Rao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Vinod Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Orange, CA 92868
- Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
- 143 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92868 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
ORANGE, CA 92868
ORANGE, CA 92868
ORANGE, CA 92868
ORANGE, CA 92868
ORANGE, CA 92868
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 Vinod Rao's NPI number?
The NPI number for Vinod Rao is 1477711091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2008.
Where is Vinod Rao located?
Vinod Rao practices at 1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868. The listed phone number is (714) 984-6601.
What is Vinod Rao's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Vinod Rao enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Vinod Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Vinod Rao's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vinod Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to Uc Regents Uci Dept Of Pediatrics (Orange, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vinod Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Vinod Rao accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Vinod 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 Vinod Rao was last updated on June 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Vinod Balakrishna Rao, MD · NPI 1477711091
Pediatrics physician in Orange, California. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 30, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477711091 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 30, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** C169640 (California)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1201 W LA VETA AVE, Orange, CA 92868-4203
- **Phone:** (714) 984-6601
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Uc Regents Uci Dept Of Pediatrics (NPI 1235187311, Orange, CA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 8, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 201266260 (IN); Medicaid 7100315070 (KY)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477711091) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.