Dr Sujatha A Rao, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Carbondale, IL

Dr Sujatha A Rao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Specialist" physician in Carbondale, Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc. and her current practice location is 1390 Hope Drive, Suite 1, Carbondale, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 529-0120.

Dr Sujatha A Rao is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 201307515) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1356420368.

Contact Information

Dr Sujatha A Rao, MD
1390 Hope Drive, Suite 1,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031
(618) 529-0120
(618) 457-2501

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sujatha A Rao
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience38 Years
Location1390 Hope Drive, Carbondale, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sujatha A Rao graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356420368
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214900513
  • Enrollment ID: I20041004000602

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sujatha A Rao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356420368NPI-NPPES
036111928MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0000XInternal Medicine - Hematology 036111928 (Illinois)Secondary
174400000XSpecialist 201307515 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Heartland Regional Medical CenterMarion, ILHospital
Southern Illinois Hospital Services Dba Herrin HospitalHerrin, ILHospital
Memorial Hospital Of CarbondaleCarbondale, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.983056201677

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Sujatha A Rao allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDeaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972210235
PECOS PAC ID: 9830562016
Enrollment ID: O20230321001688

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Sujatha A Rao is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Sujatha A Rao, MD
1008 Candletree Dr,
Carbondale, IL 62901-5218

Ph: (618) 529-0120
Dr Sujatha A Rao, MD
1390 Hope Drive, Suite 1,
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031

Ph: (618) 529-0120

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