Radha M Rao, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Radha M Rao is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Sioux City, IA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(712) 252-0088Sioux City, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 47 years in internal medicine, Radha M Rao, M.D. is a long-established hematology & oncology specialist in Sioux City. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 47 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 18 Internal Medicine providers in IASee all Internal Medicine in Sioux City47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4125dNPPES updated 2015-02-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

230 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51101-1733

Fax: (712) 252-5271
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

355

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

91

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

198

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $493k

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
56%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Chronic Kidney Disease
34%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Arthritis
34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$385 received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Radha M Rao's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.30 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in Sioux CityAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Radha M Rao

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Radha M Rao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Sioux City 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 Radha M Rao

NPI records show Dr. Rao as active with telehealth listed in Sioux City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (712) 252-0088.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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