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Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD

Mayfield Heights, OH

45 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Pediatrician in Mayfield Heights, OH?

    Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mayfield Heights, OH. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Rao graduated from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at St Luke'S Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (216) 449-9471.

    Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S Med Ctr, Pediatrics | St Luke's Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

    Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Rao speak?

    Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rao typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rao diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rao typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rao. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 449-9471 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Mayfield Heights, OH?

    Dr. Rao in Mayfield Heights, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Shakuntala Rao's Primary Practice

    6770 Mayfield Rd Ste 236

    Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

    (216) 449-9471

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    What is Dr. Rao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700871589.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rao?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rao

    What is Dr. Shakuntala Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Pediatrician near Mayfield Heights, OH.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Shakuntala Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Marymount Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Shakuntala Rao accepting new patients in Mayfield Heights, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Rao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shakuntala Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (216) 449-9471 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shakuntala Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (216) 449-9471 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shakuntala Rao have?

    Dr. Shakuntala Rao is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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