43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Psychiatrist in South Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Vilayannur Rao, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in South Plainfield, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. Dr. Rao completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, 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 (732) 991-0248.
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Psychiatry
Medical School: Sri Venkatesvara Medical College, Ntr University Health Science
Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Vilayannur Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, conditions treated by Dr. Vilayannur Rao may include:
Please contact Dr. Rao's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Vilayannur Rao may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
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 (732) 991-0248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in South Plainfield, NJ?
Dr. Rao in South Plainfield, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Vilayannur Rao's Primary Practice
908 Oak Tree Ave Ste C
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(732) 991-0248
What hospitals are Dr. Rao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center,New York, NY
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Nyc Health + Hospitals/kings County,Brooklyn, NY
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 1093742025.
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. Vilayannur Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Psychiatrist near South Plainfield, NJ.
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.