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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Infectious Disease Specialist in Manhattan, KS?
Dr. Kavitha Rao, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Manhattan, KS with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, 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 (785) 354-9591.
Is Dr. Rao board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha 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
Hindi
Kannada
Telugu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kavitha Rao may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (785) 354-9591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Manhattan, KS?
Dr. Rao in Manhattan, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Kansas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Rao's Primary Practice
1325 Research Park Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
(785) 354-9591
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 1982717757.
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. Kavitha Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Manhattan, KS.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Kavitha Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Stormont Vail Hospital, Salina Regional Health Center, The University Of Kansas 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kavitha Rao accepting new patients in Manhattan, KS?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (785) 354-9591 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (785) 354-9591 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Rao have?
Dr. Kavitha Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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