# Sandesh Rao, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/sandesh-rao-md-1265708093
NPI: 1265708093
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Sandesh Rao, MD is a orthopedic surgery based in Washington, DC practicing at Washington Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.a. with NPI 1265708093 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2013
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1265708093 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1265708093))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Washington Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine, P.a.
- Address: 2021 K St Nw, Washington, DC, 200061003
- Phone: (301) 657-1996
- Group practice size: 26 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

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

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 79 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [CareFirst BCBS](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/carefirst-bcbs) — 3 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Sandesh Rao, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1265708093).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 7 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $878.

Largest disclosed payer: Smith+Nephew, Inc. ($735 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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