Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rao Watson, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · St Louis Park, MN

  • NPI 1386953479
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 554264702
(952) 993-5000
Additional location
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 537920001
(608) 263-8443
fax (608) 262-7174
Additional location
6401 France Ave S
Edina, MN 554352104
(952) 924-5000
Mailing address
8170 33Rd Ave S # MS 21110Q
Bloomington, MN 554254516

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #63272 · Wisconsin #63556-20

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386953479. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,193
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$43,709
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 649 376 $36
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 152 74 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 141 36 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 77 71 $33
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 56 49 $78
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 47 44 $11
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 30 29 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 16 15 $34
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 13 13 $140
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 12 11 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 119. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rao Watson's medical specialty?
Dr. Rao Watson practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in St Louis Park, MN.
Where does Dr. Rao Watson practice?
Dr. Rao Watson practices at 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 554264702. Office phone: 9529935000.
What is Dr. Rao Watson's NPI?
Dr. Rao Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386953479, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rao Watson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rao Watson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rao Watson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.