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DR. VIDYA NARAYANA RAO MD
NPI 1538277181
Anesthesiology in Nashville, TN

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Vidya Narayana Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. VIDYA NARAYANA RAO MD (NPI 1538277181) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (34752) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538277181
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIDYA NARAYANA RAOCredential: MD
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-2637
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1538277181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 34752✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000034752
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · Gynecologic OncologyTaxonomy 207VX0201X · License MD34752 (TN)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vidya Narayana Rao Md 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 ID6800924648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100514000413
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Vidya Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vidya Rao is 1538277181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Where is Vidya Rao located?

Vidya Rao practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Vidya Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Vidya Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vidya 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.

What insurance does Vidya Rao accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Vidya 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.

Is Vidya Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vidya Rao is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vidya Rao was last updated on July 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.