Yuan James Rao, MD
Yuan James Rao is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Yuan James Rao, MD has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Palo Alto area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
168
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
19
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
40
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$855 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Yuan James Rao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 17, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Yuan James Rao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Yuan James Rao
NPI records show Dr. Rao as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
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