# Appajosula Sarada Rao, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/appajosula-rao-md-1861924326
NPI: 1861924326
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Appajosula Sarada Rao, MD is a general surgery based in Fresno, CA practicing at University Faculty Associates Inc with NPI 1861924326.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2017
- NPI: 1861924326 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1861924326))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: University Faculty Associates Inc
- Address: 2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA, 937211324
- Phone: (559) 459-6000
- Group practice size: 183 members

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 3 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Appajosula Sarada Rao, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1861924326).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $17.

Largest disclosed payer: DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. ($17 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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