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JAMES ALBERT RAO LMSW, PHD
NPI 1669577375
Social Worker - Clinical in Hanover, NH

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 BUCK RD STE J, HANOVER, NH 03755(603) 865-1321(603) 865-1327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James Albert Rao Lmsw, Phd NPPES

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

JAMES ALBERT RAO LMSW, PHD (NPI 1669577375) is an individual clinical provider in Hanover, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (2296) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669577375
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES ALBERT RAOCredential: LMSW, PHD
Location Address2 BUCK RD STE JHanover, NH 03755-2715
Mailing Address35 Newport RdNew London, NH 03257-5413 · (603) 865-1321 · Fax (603) 865-1327
Phone(603) 865-1321
Fax(603) 865-1327
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1669577375 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NH · 2296
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
2 BUCK RD STE J, Hanover, NH 03755
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 135 Newport RdNew London, NH 03257-5413 · Phone (603) 865-1321 · Fax (603) 865-1327
Location 215 Nelson St Fl 2Manchester, NH 03103-2706 · Phone (603) 689-7890 · Fax (603) 836-5620

Other Identifiers 1

Other070571NY · License #:

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and more.Insurance ›

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

James Albert Rao Lmsw, Phd 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 ID2769602044
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230718003967
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 James Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Counseling Associates Of New London PLLC
23 mi
Mental Health
35 NEWPORT RD
New London, NH 03257
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205055365 (603) 865-1321

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

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
233 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03755 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

IVY L BILLARD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
STEVEN PAUL WILSON MSW
Counselor
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
MRS. MICHELLE CANTLIN HARKINS CMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
GINGER BELLERUD-CORTHELL
Counselor
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
TERRY STONE-PORRECA LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
ANNA B WEST MA, LCMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
MRS. RENEE E DAVIS LADC, LMHC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321
BRITTANY SIPE CMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
2 BUCK RD STE J
HANOVER, NH 03755
Grafton County (603) 865-1321

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 James Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Rao is 1669577375. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is James Rao located?

James Rao practices at 2 Buck Rd Ste J, Hanover, NH 03755. The listed phone number is (603) 865-1321.

What is James Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is James Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to Counseling Associates Of New London PLLC (New London, NH). 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 James Rao's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Rao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and WellSense Health Plan list James 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 James Rao was last updated on July 6, 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.