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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Critical Care Internist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Usha Rao, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (512) 977-0123.
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Usha Rao may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (512) 977-0123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Rao in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
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 1952627010.
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. Usha Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Critical Care Internist near Austin, TX.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Usha Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Heart Hospital Of Austin 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 a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Usha Rao accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Usha Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Usha Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (512) 977-0123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Usha Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (512) 977-0123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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