DR. SANDHYA D RAO MD
NPI 1801876073
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Boston, MA

Q: What is Sandhya Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandhya Rao is 1801876073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2006.

Q: What is Sandhya Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandhya Rao was last updated on January 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since January 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 414-4376(617) 414-4676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

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About Dr. Sandhya D Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. SANDHYA D RAO MD (NPI 1801876073) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (227705) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801876073

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. SANDHYA D RAOCredential: MD

Location Address801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2Boston, MA 02118-2605

Mailing Address850 Harrison Ave, Yacc Bn-c7Boston, MA 02118-4001

Phone(617) 414-4376

Fax(617) 414-4676

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 1, 2014

✔ NPI 1801876073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 227705

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 227705 (MA)

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Boston, MA 02118

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110042236AMA

Medicare PINA4047301

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Sandhya D Rao Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Sandhya Rao reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

3.9 mi

Long Term Care Hospital

1200 CENTRE ST
Boston, MA 02131

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
59 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437155967 (617) 325-8000

Vantage Healthcare LLC

11 mi

Internal Medicine

C/O WORKPLACE@45, 45 DAN RD
Canton, MA 02021

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
113 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366903551 (781) 867-2050

Tufts Medicine Care At Home, Inc.

23 mi

Hospice Care, Community Based

847 ROGERS ST STE 201
Lowell, MA 01852

Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
9 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1356338529 (978) 552-4000

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 4

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

58 services33 patients

Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498

Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.

54 services26 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310

A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.

48 services25 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

34 services32 patients

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.

DR. FELICIA ELIZABETH PATCH MD

Internal Medicine

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-4376

CORINA ELENA BEINER MARTINEZ

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-5951

MAYERLIN MORLA UBIERA

Counselor (Mental Health)

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 651-2538

XANTHIA ALIX TUCKER MD

Internal Medicine

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, SUITE 5A, CROSSTOWN BLDG
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-5951

DR. JENNIFER K HUGHES M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-4376

LUCY CURELL

Community Health Worker

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 991-8264

AMOS WU

Internal Medicine

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-7399

MS. ARCHANA VASUDEVAN DO

Internal Medicine

801 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, CROSSTOWN 2
BOSTON, MA 02118

Suffolk County (617) 414-7399

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 Sandhya Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandhya Rao is 1801876073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2006.

Where is Sandhya Rao located?

Sandhya Rao practices at 801 Massachusetts Ave Crosstown 2, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-4376.

What is Sandhya Rao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Sandhya Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandhya Rao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sandhya Rao's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sandhya Rao reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (Boston, MA), Vantage Healthcare LLC (Canton, MA) and Tufts Medicine Care At Home, Inc. (Lowell, MA). Each 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 Sandhya 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 Sandhya Rao was last updated on January 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.