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DR. ARCHANA RAO MD
NPI 1659403004
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Santa Clara, CA

Active since March 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY DEPT 104, KAISER PERMENANTE MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051(408) 236-4930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Archana Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. ARCHANA RAO MD (NPI 1659403004) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Santa Clara, California, licensed in California (A73795) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659403004
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARCHANA RAOCredential: MD
Location Address700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY DEPT 104, KAISER PERMENANTE MEDICAL CENTERSanta Clara, CA 95051
Mailing Address20147 Las Ondas WayCupertino, CA 95014-3132 · (408) 446-1418 · Fax (408) 446-1418
Phone(408) 236-4930
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1659403004 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A73795
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY DEPT 104, Santa Clara, CA 95051
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Archana 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 ID42496754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110513000555
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Archana Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Permanente Medical Group Inc
3.7 mi
Internal Medicine
710 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY
Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073606299 (408) 851-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
14 services14 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95051 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Archana Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Archana Rao is 1659403004. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2007.

Where is Archana Rao located?

Archana Rao practices at 700 Lawrence Expressway Dept 104 Kaiser Permenante Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The listed phone number is (408) 236-4930.

What is Archana Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Archana Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Archana 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Archana Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Archana Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to Permanente Medical Group Inc (Santa Clara, 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 Archana Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Archana Rao was last updated on February 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.