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Active NPI 1710111885 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samir S. Rao , MD

Plastic Surgery • Chevy Chase, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samir Rao, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Rao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD.

Dr. Rao is affiliated with Center For Plastic Surgery, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5550 Friendship Boulevard
Suite 130

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Telephone 3016527700
Fax 3019076590
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -8.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.2 Yrs
State Avg: 30.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Chevy Chase, MD (126 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rao (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Chevy Chase Specialty Average (27.2 Years) 27.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
27 20 $250.00 $100.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $375.00 $184.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License MD 00075574

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License DC MD040885

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License VA 0101253704

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Plastic Surgery, Pc

5550 Friendship Blvd, Chevy Chase, MD 208157281

Phone: 3016527700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Gordon Price , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1245371954

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maria Briceno , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1376281576

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Albert Fleury , MD

Plastic Surgery

NPI 1376684803

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Arjun Kanuri , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1578981957

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Frank Albino , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1801110390

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christopher Fleury

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1871026278

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 03, 2013

Registered at 5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD, SUITE 130, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815 (Tel: 3016527700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 03, 2013

Registered at 5550 FRIENDSHIP BOULEVARD, SUITE 130, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815 (Tel: 3016527700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 03, 2013

Recorded as SAMIR RAO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 03, 2013

Plastic Surgery (License #00075574 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710111885
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 05, 2009
Last Update: July 03, 2013
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 130

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Phone: 3016527700

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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