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DR. SAMIR S. RAO M.D.
NPI 1710111885
Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since May 05, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD, SUITE 130, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 652-7700(301) 907-6590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Samir S. Rao M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMIR S. RAO M.D. (NPI 1710111885) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (00075574) and active in the NPI registry since May 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710111885
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMIR S. RAOCredential: M.D.
Location Address5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD, SUITE 130Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mailing Address5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 130Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · (301) 652-7700 · Fax (301) 907-6590
Phone(301) 652-7700
Fax(301) 907-6590
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1710111885 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · 00075574✔ Licensed in DC · MD040885✔ Licensed in VA · 0101253704
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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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. Samir S. Rao M.d. 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 ID7810136991
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130621000035
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 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockville, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210057
Location9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falls Church, VA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490063
Location3300 Gallows RoadFalls Church, VA 22042 · Fairfax County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20815 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 Samir Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samir Rao is 1710111885. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2009.

Where is Samir Rao located?

Samir Rao practices at 5550 Friendship Boulevard Suite 130, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 652-7700.

What is Samir Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Samir Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samir 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.

Is Samir Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samir Rao is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samir Rao was last updated on July 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.