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Dr. James Rao, MD

Hospital Medicine*
Map Pin Small Idaho Falls, ID
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23 years of experience

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Dr. James Rao, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Idaho Falls, ID. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of South Florida and is affiliated with Idaho Falls Community Hospital, SageWest Health Care-Riverton and Steele Memorial Medical Center.

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    Idaho Falls Community Hospital LLC
    2327 Coronado St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 528-1000

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  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital
  • SageWest Health Care-Riverton
  • Steele Memorial Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Hospital Medicine

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    • 23 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1720162365
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    Medical Education
    • University of South Florida
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    • Internal Medicine
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