Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Balchander K Rao, MD

Individual provider Pulmonary Disease Physician · NPI 1710026158

Balchander K Rao, MD is an Internal Medicine in Houston, Texas. Qualified in 1971, 55 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
55
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1631 N Loop W Ste 450
Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 861-8884
Fax: (713) 861-6312
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Specialties & licences

Pulmonary Disease Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RP1001X · Licence E9350 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1710026158
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 5, 2007
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 30, 2020
Certification dateSeptember 30, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERNAL MEDICINE
Also practisesPULMONARY DISEASE
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1971 (55 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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