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Who is Dr. Rao, Physiatrist in New York, NY?
Dr. Nagaveni Rao, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Rao completed her residency at Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (212) 864-1500.
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Elmhurst Hosp Ctr-Mt Sinai, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Hosp Joint Dis Orth Inst, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India
Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Nagaveni Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Neck
- Herniated Disc in Neck
- Cervical Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
- M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal Knee Derangement
- Knee Joint Problem
- Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Rao performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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 1750304572.
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. Nagaveni Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Nagaveni 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 Nagaveni Rao accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nagaveni Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nagaveni Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (212) 864-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nagaveni Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (212) 864-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nagaveni Rao have?
Dr. Nagaveni Rao is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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