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DR. VINOD BALAKRISHNA RAO MD
NPI 1477711091
Pediatrics in Orange, CA

Active since May 30, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1201 W LA VETA AVE, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 984-6601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 8, 2023, Oct 13, 2022, Oct 27, 2020 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

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

NPI1477711091
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINOD BALAKRISHNA RAOCredential: MD
Location Address1201 W LA VETA AVEOrange, CA 92868-4203
Mailing Address1120 W La Veta Ave Ste 450Orange, CA 92868-4224 · (714) 509-7028
Phone(714) 984-6601
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2023
✔ NPI 1477711091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C169640✔ Licensed in KY · 47298
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 ListedPediatrics · Child Abuse PediatricsTaxonomy 2080C0008X · License 47298 (KY), C169640 (CA)
1201 W LA VETA AVE, Orange, CA 92868
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868-3201 · Phone (714) 456-7002

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid201266260IN
Medicaid7100315070KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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. Vinod Balakrishna 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.

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.

New Patient
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

TRISHA JACKSON
Social Worker
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 509-8521
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Neurological Surgery
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 509-8649
JULIAN THOMAS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 509-7601
DR. GEOFFREY CARSON CHENG MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 509-8636
BRIANNA JOY LEYDEN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 997-3000
DR. MARNI CARMELA SWITKIN NAGEL PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1201 W LA VETA AVE, 503
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 532-8481
DR. DAINA DREIMANE MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
1201 W LA VETA AVE
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (888) 770-2462
DR. SHARIEF KHALIL TARAMAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1201 W LA VETA AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY, NEUROLOGY
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 509-7601

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.

What insurance does Vinod Rao accept?

Health plans from 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 with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.