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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Medical Oncologist in Florence, SC?
Dr. Sreenivas Rao, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Rao completed his residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Medical Oncology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (843) 777-7951.
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Medical Oncology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Sreenivas 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
What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sreenivas Rao may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rao's office.
Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 777-7951 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Florence, SC?
Dr. Rao in Florence, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Sreenivas Rao's Primary Practice
401 E Cheves St Ste 201
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-7951
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 1942242102.
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. Sreenivas Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Medical Oncologist near Florence, SC. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sreenivas Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?
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Is Sreenivas Rao accepting new patients in Florence, SC?
Yes, Dr. Sreenivas Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sreenivas Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (843) 777-7951 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sreenivas Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (843) 777-7951 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sreenivas Rao have?
Dr. Sreenivas Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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