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Dr. Abigail Rao, MD

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Neurosurgeon in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Abigail Rao, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (502) 394-6390.

    What languages does Dr. Rao speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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:

    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain

    Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 394-6390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Louisville, KY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Abigail Rao's Primary Practice

    4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd

    Louisville, KY 40241

    (502) 394-6390

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    Dr. Abigail Rao's Practice 2

    825 Barret Ave

    Louisville, KY 40204

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    Dr. Abigail Rao's Practice 3

    875 Pennsylvania Ave

    Bardstown, KY 40004

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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 1053636241.

    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. Abigail Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Neurosurgeon near Louisville, KY. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

    Explore Neurosurgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Abigail Rao accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Abigail Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (502) 394-6390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abigail Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (502) 394-6390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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