DR. KRISHNA T. RAO MD
NPI 1831175017
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Q: What is Krishna Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Rao is 1831175017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Q: What is Krishna Rao's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Rao was last updated on June 23, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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 December 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200, DALLAS, TX 75240(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2018, Nov 9, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. Krishna T. Rao Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISHNA T. RAO MD (NPI 1831175017) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (H2831) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831175017

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KRISHNA T. RAOCredential: MD

Location Address6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200Dallas, TX 75240

Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 715-5000 · Fax (972) 715-9976

Phone(972) 715-5000

Fax(972) 715-9976

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1831175017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · H2831

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.

6606 LBJ FWY, Dallas, TX 75240

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid138072702TX

OtherP01358126TX · Rr

Other8EH313TX · Bcbs

Medicaid138072713TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

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. Krishna T. 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 ID1951431816

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100619000177

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 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.

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.

78 services70 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

31 services31 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

21 services21 patients

Anesthesia for removal of prostate including use of an endoscope 00914

Anesthesia is used during the removal of the prostate to ensure you feel no discomfort. An endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, aids in viewing the area. This procedure involves the careful administration of medicines to help you sleep and prevent pain.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450771

Location6200 W Parker RdPlano, TX 75093 · Collin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery

Acute Care Hospitals · Plano, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450891

Location6020 W Parker RoadPlano, TX 75093 · Collin County

Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

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.

ADAM PEEPLES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

JEANNIE K MURPHY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

MARSHALL ANDERSEN CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

6606 LBJ FWY, STE. 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

JORGE AVILA-HERNANDEZ MD

Anesthesiology

6606 LBJ FWY, STE. 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

DR. JAMES PYRON M.D.

Anesthesiology

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

WARREN CUSICK CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

6606 LBJ FWY, STE. 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

DR. SHANON M. COOKE MD

Anesthesiology

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

RONALD PRESTAGE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

6606 LBJ FWY, SUITE 200
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 715-5000

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 Krishna Rao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Rao is 1831175017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2005.

Where is Krishna Rao located?

Krishna Rao practices at 6606 Lbj Fwy Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75240. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Krishna Rao's specialty?

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

Is Krishna Rao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishna 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 Krishna Rao accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Krishna 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 Krishna Rao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krishna Rao is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Rao was last updated on June 23, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.