SR
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Nephrologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Swati Rao, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, 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 (800) 543-8814.
Is Dr. Rao board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Swati Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rao treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
- Chronic immune system medication
- Long-term immune suppressants
- Immunomodulatory therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renal Hypertension
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure due to Kidney Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I151: Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Swati Rao may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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 (800) 543-8814 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Rao in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
Dr. Swati Rao's Primary Practice
1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(800) 543-8814
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 1790985778.
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. Swati Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Nephrologist near Charlottesville, VA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Rao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Swati Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Prince William Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Nephrologist?
Explore Nephrologist 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 Swati Rao accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Swati Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swati Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (800) 543-8814 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swati Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (800) 543-8814 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Swati Rao have?
Dr. Swati Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Nephrologist Near Charlottesville, VA
JL
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Joseph Leeds, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. He is board certified.
Charlottesville, VA
AK
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Anubhav Kumar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Charlottesville, VA
JB
Pediatric Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. John Barcia, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Charlottesville, VA