Surita Rao, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Surita Rao is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Farmington, CT with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(860) 679-6700Farmington, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Surita Rao, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Farmington, CT. She has been in practice for 39+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.35/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CTSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Farmington39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1335dNPPES updated 2022-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Uconn Medical Group 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-0001

Fax: (860) 679-6736
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

79.35/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

29

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

17

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
52%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
41%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

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. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450694

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Surita Rao

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Surita Rao for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Farmington 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 Surita Rao

Dr. Rao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Farmington, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 679-6700.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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