Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD

  • Englewood, FL
  • General surgeon
NPI1174796825PAC ID4284794884
Medicare services, 2024
38
Medicare patients, 2024
38
Part D claims, 2024
65
Publications
3
Hospital affiliations
3
Practice address
700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223
Practice phone
Call (941) 475-6571
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Primary practice

HCA Florida Englewood Hospital

Hospital · Englewood, Florida

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Dr. Arundathi Rao is a general surgeon in Englewood, Florida

Dr. Rao practices at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida, part of HCA Healthcare.

Dr. Rao's NPI, 1174796825, was assigned on April 2, 2008. Dr. Rao graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Rao holds Florida license ME102122.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
4284794884
NPI enumeration date
April 2, 2008
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(941) 475-6571
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Arundathi Rao practices at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida

Dr. Rao's primary practice is HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, at 700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223 in Sarasota County. The practice phone is (941) 475-6571.

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Dr. Arundathi Rao is affiliated with 8 sites of care and 4 medical groups

Dr. Rao's primary practice is HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida, part of HCA Healthcare. Dr. Rao is also affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus. The medical group on file is Nautilus Health Care Group, LLC. Dmand AI also links Dr. Rao to 1 more hospital, 3 group practices and clinics, 3 medical groups and 2 physician offices, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Arundathi Rao's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Rao practices, 8 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
HCA Florida Englewood HospitalAvailable with a free account
+7 more sites and 3 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Arundathi Rao is one of 1,593 general surgeons in Florida

Surgery is Dr. Rao's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Rao is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rao is licensed in Florida.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, FloridaPrimaryLicense ME102122 · 2008 to 2026 · taxonomy 208600000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists abdominal adhesion surgery, bariatric surgery and esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine surgery among the conditions Dr. Rao treats.

General surgeons near Dr. Rao

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Arundathi Rao billed Medicare for 38 services in 2024

CMS data shows 38 Medicare services from Dr. Rao across 2 procedure codes in 2024, all of them office visits, for 38 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $672 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 202438
Medicare patients38
Paid by Medicare$672
Procedure codes2

Dr. Rao's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 1,0332024: 3896%
Tests and treatments
2023: 662024: 0100%
Surgery
2023: 162024: 0100%

Dr. Rao compared with the Florida median for general surgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Rao
  • Florida median
Medicare services
38vs 19881% below
Medicare patients
38vs 13371% below
Part D claims
15vs 4365% below

Medians across 1,425 general surgeons in Florida with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Rao's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Arundathi Rao treated 38 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72

CMS counts 38 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Rao in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 24 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.08, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Rao's median patient age at 81, with 60% women.

Medicare patients, 202438
Average age72
Average risk score1.08

Dr. Rao's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Chronic conditions among Dr. Rao's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Arthritis74%
  4. Diabetes58%
  5. Depression45%
  6. Mood disorders45%
  7. Anxiety42%
  8. Ischemic heart disease29%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Rao's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 81

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women60%
  • Men39%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Arundathi Rao wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Rao wrote 65 Medicare Part D claims for 28 patients. 83% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 15 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $240 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 185 claims across 4 drugs.

Part D claims, 202465
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$240
Part D patients28

Dr. Rao's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic54 claims83%
  • Brand-name11 claims17%

Dr. Rao's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 1852024: 1592%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 4 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Arundathi Rao ranks in the 91st percentile for removal of tissue in Medicare

Dr. Rao accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 188 procedures of removal of tissue by Dr. Rao, more than 91% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Where Dr. Rao ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Removal of tissue
91st percentile188 procedures

CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.

Removal of skin lesions: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Arundathi Rao has 3 publications on record

Dmand AI links 3 papers to Dr. Rao, published from 2024 to 2025.

Papers3
Years published2024 to 2025

Recent publications by Dr. Rao

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Dr. Arundathi Rao received $8,758 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 102 general payments to Dr. Rao from 15 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Travel and lodging make up the largest share, 56% of the total. Medical Device Business Services, Inc. paid the most, $4,445.

General payments to Dr. Rao by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Rao by kind, 2016 to 2025

$8.8Kin total
  • Travel and lodging$4,90956%
  • Food and beverage$3,81544%
  • Education$340%

Companies that paid Dr. Rao the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Arundathi Rao has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Rao.

Awards and honors for Dr. Rao

  1. Undated
    • ACS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Arundathi Rao graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine

Dr. Rao graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Rao is a member of ACS, ASMBS and SLS.

  1. Medical schoolSt. George's University School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in surgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Arundathi Rao accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers

Dr. Rao is in network with 15 carriers, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
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Plan types Dr. Rao accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO11
  2. HMO7
  3. Medicare6
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Arundathi Rao's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Arundathi Rao's NPI number?

Dr. Arundathi Rao's NPI number is 1174796825. It was assigned on April 2, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Arundathi Rao?

Dr. Arundathi Rao is a general surgeon in Englewood, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Dr. Arundathi Rao practice?

Dr. Rao practices at 700 Medical Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223. Dr. Rao's primary practice is HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida, part of HCA Healthcare. Dmand AI also links Dr. Rao to 1 hospital, 3 group practices and clinics, 3 medical groups and 2 physician offices.

What is Dr. Arundathi Rao's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Rao is (941) 475-6571.

What is Dr. Arundathi Rao's medical license number?

Dr. Rao holds Florida license ME102122.

Which hospitals is Dr. Arundathi Rao affiliated with?

Dr. Rao practices at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in Englewood, Florida. Dr. Rao is also affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Sarasota Campus. Dmand AI links Dr. Rao to 1 more hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Arundathi Rao part of?

Dr. Rao is linked to Nautilus Health Care Group, LLC. Dmand AI links Dr. Rao to 3 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Arundathi Rao accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Rao billed Medicare for 38 services in 2024, and Dr. Rao accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Arundathi Rao see?

CMS counts 38 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Rao in 2024, with an average age of 72.

Is Dr. Arundathi Rao board certified?

Yes. Dr. Rao is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

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What services does Dr. Arundathi Rao bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Rao's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214) and office visit, established patient (99213).

Where did Dr. Arundathi Rao go to medical school?

Dr. Rao graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2003.

What drugs does Dr. Arundathi Rao prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Rao's most prescribed drugs by claims were Omeprazole.

Has Dr. Arundathi Rao received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $8,758 in general payments to Dr. Rao from 15 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Medical Device Business Services, Inc.

How long has Dr. Arundathi Rao been practicing?

Dr. Rao graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

Does Dr. Arundathi Rao do research?

Dmand AI links 3 publications to Dr. Rao, published from 2024 to 2025.

What insurance does Dr. Arundathi Rao accept?

Dr. Rao is in network with 15 carriers, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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