Megan Elizabeth Rau, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Internal 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

(314) 454-7376Saint Louis, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 9 Internal Medicine providers in MOSee all Internal Medicine in Saint Louis14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 496dNPPES updated 2025-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Palliative Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003

Fax: (314) 362-9878
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

84.47/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

198

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
74%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+37%)67%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+33%)65%

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

Mood Disorders
56%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+31%)53%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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