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Dr. Sandesh Rao, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Washington, DC
- NPI 1265708093
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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5215 Loughboro RD Nw Ste 200
Washington, DC 200162625
(202) 787-5601 - Additional location
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4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 212242735
(410) 550-0100 - Additional location
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5454 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 208156901
(301) 657-1996 - Additional location
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2021 K St Nw
Washington, DC 200061003
(202) 833-1147
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- District of Columbia #MD210002420 · Maryland #D094524
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265708093. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,474
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$347,766
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,044 | 702 | $100 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 558 | 402 | $47 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 401 | 290 | $52 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 213 | 186 | $77 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 196 | 196 | $124 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 157 | 132 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 149 | 135 | $141 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 145 | 114 | $40 | |
73610 |
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 129 | 96 | $44 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 90 | 88 | $187 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in Washington Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 122. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,037
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 4 | $734.54 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $159.40 | |
| Medacta USA, INC. | 1 | $59.00 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $55.18 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $29.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
136
Patients
94
Total drug cost
$1,116
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 66 | 44 | $349 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 31 | 31 | $425 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 25 | 19 | $99 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 14 | 0 | $243 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sandesh Rao's medical specialty?
Dr. Sandesh Rao practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Washington, DC.
Where does Dr. Sandesh Rao practice?
Dr. Sandesh Rao practices at 5215 Loughboro RD Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC 200162625. Office phone: 2027875601.
What is Dr. Sandesh Rao's NPI?
Dr. Sandesh Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265708093, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sandesh Rao accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Sandesh Rao does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Sandesh Rao commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.