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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Georgian, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (734) 475-1321.
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Georgian
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (734) 475-1321 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Rao in Kennesaw, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao's Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(734) 475-1321
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 1750639506.
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. Shishir Keekana Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Kennesaw, GA.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shishir Keekana Rao accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shishir Keekana Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (734) 475-1321 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shishir Keekana Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (734) 475-1321 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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