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S.K. RAO, M.D., P.A.
NPI 1699786640
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Port Arthur, TX

Active since August 11, 2006
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, SUITE 500, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640(409) 723-6600(409) 723-6698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About S.k. Rao, M.d., P.a. NPPES

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

S.K. RAO, M.D., P.A. (NPI 1699786640) is a healthcare organization registered as a cardiovascular disease in Port Arthur, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Srinivasa Rao Kothapalli, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699786640
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Legal Business NameS.K. RAO, M.D., P.A.
Location Address2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, SUITE 500Port Arthur, TX 77640-2000
Mailing Address2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Suite 500Port Arthur, TX 77640-2000 · (409) 723-6600 · Fax (409) 723-6698
Phone(409) 723-6600
Fax(409) 723-6698
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSrinivasa Rao KothapalliOwner · (409) 723-6600
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2020
✔ NPI 1699786640 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD, Port Arthur, TX 77640
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

S.k. Rao, M.d., P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Kiran Garikapati, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1508111634
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD STE 500
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 723-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Srinivasa Kothapalli, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1528036118
2501 JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD SUITE 500
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409) 723-6600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nidal Buheis, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1861409278
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR ST 208
Houston, TX 77070
(713) 986-5630
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare95 mi

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

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 S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. is 1699786640. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2006.

Where is S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. located?

S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. is located at 2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Suite 500, Port Arthur, TX 77640. The listed phone number is (409) 723-6600.

What is S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology), reassign their Medicare billing to S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for S.K. Rao, M.D., P.A. was last updated on March 31, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.