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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Shahnaz Rao, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Bowie, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (410) 670-8080.
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shahnaz Rao may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
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 (410) 670-8080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Rao in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Shahnaz Rao's Primary Practice
14300 Gallant Fox Ln Ste 224
Bowie, MD 20715
(410) 670-8080
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 1861586877.
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. Shahnaz Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist near Bowie, MD.
What does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internist specializing in Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical evaluation, physiological testing, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. These specialists care for patients of all ages, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. Conditions they manage include, but are not limited to, sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders.
Is this Dr. Shahnaz Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center 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 Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shahnaz Rao accepting new patients in Bowie, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shahnaz Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahnaz Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (410) 670-8080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahnaz Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (410) 670-8080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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