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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Vinay Rao is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, 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 (203) 200-2725.
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vinay Rao may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 (203) 200-2725 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Rao in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Connecticut
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 1922441070.
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. Vinay Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New Haven, CT. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vinay Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Vinay Rao accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Vinay Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinay Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (203) 200-2725 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinay Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (203) 200-2725 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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