R Bharat Rao

This inventor holds 53 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Patient Data Mining (CPC class G06F). Top assignees: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Siemens Corporation, Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.. Active years: 1998-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: R Bharat Rao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/r-bharat-rao

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 53 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 79.2

CIPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 9)

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 1,249(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,172(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Robinsville, NJ (US) (1998)
Princeton, NJ (US) (1999)
Berwyn, PA (US) (2006 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

48 out of 2,143

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

Siemens Corporate Research, Inc.

patents

4. 1 out of 1

Cerner Health Services, Inc.

patent

5. 1 out of 6

Mevis Breastcare Gmbh Co. Kg

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1998-2019

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Areas of Expertise:

Healthcare Systems

Lung Cancer Screening

Quality Improvement

Medical Ontologies

Automated Diagnosis

Cardiology Screening

Prognosis Modeling

Electronic Patient Data

Disease Outbreak Detection

Bio-terrorism

Anatomical Structures

Clinical Decision Support

53 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 10403391 - Automated mapping of service codes in healthcare systems (2019-09-03),

2. 8949079 - Patient data mining (2015-02-03),

3. 8751495 - Automated patient/document identification and categorization for medical data (2014-06-10),

4. 8682693 - Patient data mining for lung cancer screening (2014-03-25),

5. 8670997 - Quality metric extraction and editing for medical data (2014-03-11),

6. 8652039 - Guiding differential diagnosis through information maximization (2014-02-18),

7. 8626533 - Patient data mining with population-based analysis (2014-01-07),

8. 8579784 - Personalized prognosis modeling in medical treatment planning (2013-11-12),

9. 8560346 - System and method for ranking quality improvement factors in patient care (2013-10-15),

10. 8392152 - Early detection of disease outbreak using electronic patient data to reduce public health threat from bio-terrorism (2013-03-05),

11. 8280750 - Patient data mining for cardiology screening (2012-10-02),

12. 8250013 - System and method for privacy preserving predictive models for lung cancer survival analysis (2012-08-21),

13. 8229881 - System and method for creating and searching medical ontologies (2012-07-24),

14. 8214225 - Patient data mining, presentation, exploration, and verification (2012-07-03),

15. 8214224 - Patient data mining for quality adherence (2012-07-03),

Title: R Bharat Rao: Innovator in Healthcare Data Management

Introduction

R Bharat Rao, based in Berwyn, PA, has made significant contributions to the field of healthcare through his innovative patents. With a remarkable array of 53 patents to his name, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology in medical data management and interoperability.

Latest Patents

Among his latest achievements, Rao developed a method for automated mapping of service codes in healthcare systems. This innovation addresses the challenge of semantic interoperability, where different systems use varying semantics—for instance, gender represented as 'M' and 'F' in one system versus '1' and '2' in another. His process involves the creation of semantic links between different healthcare entities' systems using statistical data analysis, thus facilitating better communication between them.

Another notable patent from Rao is centered around patient data mining. This invention introduces a comprehensive data mining framework designed to extract high-quality structured clinical information from computerized patient records (CPR). It effectively integrates domain-specific knowledge, allowing for a systematic extraction of medical data, which is then stored in a structured CPR, potentially serving as a data warehouse for future medical insights.

Career Highlights

R Bharat Rao's professional journey includes significant tenures at Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., and Siemens Corporation. His work in these enterprises has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative healthcare solutions.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Rao has collaborated with notable professionals, including Sriram Krishnan and Glenn Fung. These partnerships have enabled him to leverage diverse expertise, enhancing the impact and reach of his innovations.

Conclusion

R Bharat Rao exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the healthcare sector, with his extensive patent portfolio reflecting his dedication to improving healthcare systems. His work on semantic interoperability and data mining is poised to make a lasting impact on how medical data is managed and utilized, ultimately benefiting patient care.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.