ARUN AROOR RAO MD
NPI 1700997905
Anesthesiology in Atlanta, GA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1405 CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 785-6670(404) 785-1362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Arun Aroor Rao Md NPPES

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

ARUN AROOR RAO MD (NPI 1700997905) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in North Carolina (2013-02467) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wilkes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700997905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameARUN AROOR RAOCredential: MD
Location Address1405 CLIFTON RD NEAtlanta, GA 30322
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202
Fax(404) 785-1362
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 2018
NPI 1700997905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2013-02467 Licensed in GA · 053644
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.
1405 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Arun Aroor 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 ID7618875352
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140228001619
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
60 services56 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
57 services47 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
38 services38 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
37 services36 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for access to central vein 00532
Anesthesia for access to a central vein is a medical procedure where a numbing medication is used to minimize discomfort during the insertion of a long, thin tube into a large vein. This tube can be used to deliver medications, fluids, or to collect blood samples.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Wilkesboro, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340064
Location1370 West D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · Wilkes 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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1405 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 Arun Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arun Rao is 1700997905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Arun Rao located?

Arun Rao practices at 1405 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 785-6670.

What is Arun Rao's specialty?

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

Is Arun Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arun 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 Arun Rao accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Arun 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 Arun Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arun Rao is affiliated with Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arun Rao was last updated on October 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.