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Dr. Pratibha Rao, MD

Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Internist, Hospitalist, Family Medicine Specialist

Montclair, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Montclair, NJ?

    Dr. Pratibha Rao, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Montclair, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (201) 447-8618.

    Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Pratibha Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rao speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Kannada

    What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rao typically treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), 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.

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Alcoholism
    • Problem drinking
    • AUD
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Rao typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Pratibha Rao may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 447-8618 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Montclair, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Pratibha Rao's Primary Practice

    1 Bay Ave

    Montclair, NJ 07042

    (201) 447-8618

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    Dr. Pratibha Rao's Practice 2

    223 N Van Dien Ave

    Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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    What is Dr. Rao's NPI number?A 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 1346231263.

    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. Pratibha Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Montclair, NJ.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

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

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with The Valley Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Pratibha Rao accepting new patients in Montclair, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Pratibha Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (201) 447-8618 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pratibha Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (201) 447-8618 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Rao's offices are located in Montclair, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pratibha Rao have?

    Dr. Pratibha Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.