Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Arundathi Rao, M.D.
Surgery Physician in Sarasota, FL · enumerated 2008.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1174796825
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Arundathi Rao
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101, Sarasota, FL, 34238
Phone (941) 917-4753
Fax (941) 917-4752
Enumeration date Apr 2, 2008
Last updated in NPPES Nov 21, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9824208 | Other | FL | AETNA |
| 322668 | Other | FL | AVMED |
| 68374 | Other | FL | BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA |
| 2936165 | Other | FL | CIGNA |
| 000195400 | Medicaid | FL | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Arundathi Rao practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Sarasota, FL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Arundathi Rao?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Arundathi Rao is 1174796825, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-11-21.