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Dr. Appajosula Rao, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Trauma Surgeon in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Appajosula Rao, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (410) 328-6704.

    What languages does Dr. Rao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rao typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Rao typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. 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. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Debridement
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-6704 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Fresno, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Managed Care of America

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Appajosula Rao's Primary Practice

    2823 Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93721

    (410) 328-6704

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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 1861924326.

    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. Appajosula Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Trauma Surgeon near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Saint Agnes 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

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    Is Dr. Appajosula Rao accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Appajosula Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (410) 328-6704 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (410) 328-6704 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Rao's office is located in Fresno, CA.