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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Wei Rao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (415) 221-0177.
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
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
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Wei Rao may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rao's office.
Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 221-0177 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
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
San Francisco Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1245676360.
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. Wei Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wei Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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 Wei Rao accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wei Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wei Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (415) 221-0177 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wei Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (415) 221-0177 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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