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Dr. Sanjay Rao, MD

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Psychiatrist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Sanjay Rao, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Rao graduated from Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts 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.

    Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego

    • Medical School: Flinders University of South Australia School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rao speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, 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:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Depression
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Severe Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe depression with delusions
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Severe major depression
    • Severe depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Psychosis
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Psychotic break
    • Mental break
    • Psychotic episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Undifferentiated Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Mixed schizophrenia
    • Atypical schizophrenia
    • Schizophrenia with mixed features
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F203: Undifferentiated schizophrenia
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
    • Severe bipolar depression
    • Major depressive episode in bipolar
    • Profound low mood in bipolar
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis
    • Psychotic bipolar depression
    • Severe bipolar depression with delusions
    • Bipolar with depressive psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
    • F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?

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

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Clever Care Health Plan

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Sanjay Rao's Primary Practice

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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    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 1407994288.

    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. Sanjay Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Psychiatrist near La Mesa, CA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

    Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sanjay Rao accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Sanjay 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 Sanjay Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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