Dr Yiping Rao, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Glen Allen, VA

Dr Yiping Rao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Glen Allen, Virginia. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Lee Memorial Health System and his current practice location is 5231 Hickory Park Drive, Suite D, Glen Allen, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (804) 290-4340.

Dr Yiping Rao is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101233293) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811916836.

Contact Information

Dr Yiping Rao, MD
5231 Hickory Park Drive, Suite D,
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 290-4340
(804) 290-4341

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Yiping Rao
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location5231 Hickory Park Drive, Glen Allen, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Yiping Rao graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811916836
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/14/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123053782
  • Enrollment ID: I20051003000280

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Yiping Rao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811916836NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 0101233293 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southside Regional Medical CenterPetersburg, VAHospital
John Randolph Medical CenterHopewell, VAHospital
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort myers, FLHospital

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 Yiping Rao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDigestive Care Center Of Virginia
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366646580
PECOS PAC ID: 2163516956
Enrollment ID: O20070925000178

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 Yiping 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 Yiping Rao, MD
5231 Hickory Park Drive, Suite D,
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Ph: (804) 290-4340
Dr Yiping Rao, MD
5231 Hickory Park Drive, Suite D,
Glen Allen, VA 23059

Ph: (804) 290-4340

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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