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Dr. Madhu Rao, MD

Endocrinologist, Internist

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Endocrinologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Madhu Rao, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, 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.

    Is Dr. Rao board certified as an Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Madhu 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 an Endocrinologist like Dr. Rao typically treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, 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:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Rao typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Madhu Rao may include:

    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 contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Mcb300

    400 Parnassus Ave # 300

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Madhu Rao's Practice 2

    4150 Clement St

    San Francisco, CA 94121

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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 1033201108.

    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. Madhu Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is an Endocrinologist near San Francisco, CA.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.

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

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Madhu Rao accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Madhu Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Rao's office is located in San Francisco, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Madhu Rao have?

    Dr. Madhu Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.