Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao
Cleveland, OH
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gururaja Rao, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Gururaja Rao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gururaja Rao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gururaja Rao’s office at (216) 444-2200.
What languages does Dr. Gururaja Rao speak?
Dr. Gururaja Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gururaja Rao typically treat?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gururaja 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. Gururaja 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Gururaja Rao typically perform?
As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Gururaja 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. Gururaja 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gururaja Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Gururaja Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gururaja Rao accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Gururaja Rao in Cleveland, 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
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gururaja Rao's office located?
Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao's Primary Practice
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
(216) 444-2200
What is Dr. Gururaja Rao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gururaja Rao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568995611.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gururaja Rao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gururaja Rao
What is Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao's specialty?
Dr. Gururaja Rao is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near Cleveland, OH.
What does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist do?
A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care.
Is this Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gururaja Rao is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Marymount Hospital, Medina 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 Critical Care Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akshatha Gururaja Rao accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akshatha Gururaja Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gururaja Rao's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akshatha Gururaja Rao?
Please contact Dr. Gururaja Rao's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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