Individual provider

Emily Rao, MD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Medicare enrolled

Emily Rao, MD is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Baltimore, MD, registered under NPI 1679919948.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 720 RUTLAND AVE # ROSS1125, Baltimore, MD 21205. 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
D87595 MD Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician primary

This provider holds licence D87595 issued in MD. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine
PAC ID
1254699010
Enrollment ID
I20190730000488

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

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

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.

NPI1679919948 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 14, 2013
Last updatedJun 23, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD
Practice address 720 RUTLAND AVE # ROSS1125
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 955-6513
Fax (410) 955-8208
Mailing address 9910 FRANKLIN SQUARE DR STE 2110
Baltimore, MD 21236
The last update on file is Jun 23, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1679919948 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 6 7 9 9 1 9 9 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 6 5 9 9 1 9 9 8

Sum = 82 · next multiple of 10 = 90 · 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 1679919948?
NPI 1679919948 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Emily Rao, MD in Baltimore, MD. 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 Emily Rao, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (410) 955-6513, last updated Jun 23, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Emily Rao, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1679919948 a valid number?
Yes. 1679919948 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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