Megan Elizabeth Rau, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Megan Elizabeth Rau is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Megan Elizabeth Rau, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Saint Louis, MO in group practice. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 2012), she has been practicing for over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Palliative Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Missouri on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in MissouriHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Megan Elizabeth Rau
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Megan Elizabeth Rau for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Louis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Megan Elizabeth Rau
Dr. Rau is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 454-7376.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Megan Elizabeth Rau
Practice Location
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Palliative Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing Address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
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