Dr. Ricardo Rao
Last updated: Jun 27, 2014

Dr. Ricardo Rao

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1427029362

Dr. Ricardo Rao MD

Vascular Surgeon

He is located at 3023 North Ballas Road Suite 210D in Saint Louis, MO 63131. Can help patients with the following: Aneurysm, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Venous Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427029362. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 993-9229. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ricardo Rao, being an vascular surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ricardo Rao.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ricardo Rao

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ricardo Rao as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Aug 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica with SSM Health Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite Saver Plus EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ricardo Rao is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ricardo Rao is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Vascular Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .

Bills through: Midwest Vascular & General Surgery Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Idev Technologies $24645
Endologix $1049
Philips Electronics North America $924

Other

Other $24687
Food and Beverage $5928

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

St. Louis Cardiovascular Institute
1028 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, 63122 MO
(314) 394-2255
Midwest Vascular & General Surgery
3023 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, 63131 MO
(314) 993-9229

Affiliated hospitals

MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3015 N BALLAS RD
TOWN AND COUNTRY, 63131 MO
(314) 996-5000
MISSOURI BAPTIST SULLIVAN HOSPITAL
751 SAPPINGTON BRIDGE RD
SULLIVAN, 63080 MO
(573) 468-4186
PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER
1101 W LIBERTY
FARMINGTON, 63640 MO
(573) 431-6005
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1900 STATE ST
CHESTER, 62233 IL
(618) 826-4581

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Dr. Craig I. Schwartz
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Dr. Matthew Russell Smeds
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Dr. Marcus A. Barber
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Dr. Vidal T. Sheen
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Dr. Charles W. Dunn
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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Ricardo Rao treat?

Dr. Ricardo Rao provides treatment for Aneurysm, Crohn's Disease, Gangrene, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), Venous Ulcer. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Ricardo Rao affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ricardo Rao is affiliated with MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Ricardo Rao accept patients with Medica?

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Rao is listed in-network for Medica through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ricardo Rao?

Dr. Ricardo Rao's office is located at 3023 North Ballas Road Suite 210D in Saint Louis, MO 63131.

Does Dr. Ricardo Rao have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ricardo Rao is affiliated with St. Louis Cardiovascular Institute. For the full list of practices see this list.