Individual provider

Sudha Rao, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician

Sudha Rao, M.D. is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Chicago, IL, registered under NPI 1285626838. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL 60608. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
036-050631 IL Pediatrics Physician
036-050631 IL Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 036-050631 issued in IL. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)

This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.

What Pediatric Hematology-Oncology covers

A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2080P0207X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
208000000X Pediatrics Physician 036-050631 IL
2080P0207X Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 036-050631 IL primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1285626838 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 19, 2005
Last updatedJul 13, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderFemale
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1501 S CALIFORNIA AVE
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 257-6892
Mailing address 3537 PAYSPHERE CIR
Chicago, IL 60674
Other identifiers 036-050631-3 · Medicaid (IL)
This record was updated on Jul 13, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1285626838 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 2 8 5 6 2 6 8 3
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 2 7 5 3 2 3 8 6

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1285626838?
NPI 1285626838 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Sudha Rao, M.D. in Chicago, IL. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatric Hematology-Oncology cover?
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
How do I contact Sudha Rao, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (773) 257-6892, last updated Jul 13, 2026. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Is NPI 1285626838 a valid number?
Yes. 1285626838 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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