Dr. Anita Rao
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduated from: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1033176516
Dr. Anita Rao M.D.
Pain Medicine Specialist
She is located at 601 Gateway Boulevard North in Chesterton, IN 46304. Can help patients with the following: Acute Pain, Car Accident Injuries, Chronic Pain, Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033176516. Appointment can be made via the phone number (219) 921-1444. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Anita K. Rao, being an pain medicine specialist, 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. Anita Rao.
- Acute Pain
- Back Pain
- Car Accident Injuries
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- General Anesthesia
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nerve Damage
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Regional Anesthesia
- Sedation
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Anita Rao
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Anita 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 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 3500 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Essential 7000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | 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. Anita Rao is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Anita Rao is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pain Management (also registered under: Practitioner - Anesthesiology) .
Bills through: Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute, Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| St. Jude Medical | $550 |
| Stryker | $223 |
| Si-Bone | $198 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $1255 |
| Travel and Lodging | $183 |
| Consulting | $64 |
Studies
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1998Additional Specialities
- Anesthesiologist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Anita K. Rao treat?
Anita K. Rao provides treatment for Acute Pain, Car Accident Injuries, Chronic Pain, Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. For the full list see this list.
Does Anita K. Rao accept patients with Ambetter Health?
Yes, Anita K. Rao is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Anita K. Rao affiliation with hospitals?
Anita K. Rao is affiliated with PORTER REGIONAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Anita K. Rao have affiliation with practices?
Anita K. Rao is affiliated with Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute.
Where can you meet with Anita K. Rao?
Anita K. Rao's office is located at 601 Gateway Boulevard North in Chesterton, IN 46304.