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Who is Dr. Rao, Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Neal Rao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Rao completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Japanese, 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 (310) 794-1195.
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vascular Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Is Dr. Rao board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Neal Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2011
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Neal 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
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 (310) 794-1195 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rao in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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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 1144423849.
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. Neal Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Neurologist near San Diego, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Neal Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neal Rao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Neal Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neal Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (310) 794-1195 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neal Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (310) 794-1195 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neal Rao have?
Dr. Neal Rao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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