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Dr. Madhav Rao, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Madhav Rao, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University Program A. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (312) 654-2700.

    Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Emory University Program A

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rao board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Madhav 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

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Nephrotic Syndrome
    • Kidney Disease
    • Nephritis
    • Glomerulonephritis
    • Inflamed Kidneys
    • Kidney Protein Leakage Syndrome
    • Protein-losing Nephropathy
    • Nephrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N059: Unspecified nephritic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
    • N041: Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Polycystic kidney disease
    • ADPKD
    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
    • Adult PKD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q612: Polycystic kidney, adult type

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Rao perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Madhav Rao may include:

    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 (312) 654-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Chicago, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Madhav Rao's Primary Practice

    1044 N Mozart St Ste 502

    Chicago, IL 60622

    (312) 654-2700

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    Dr. Madhav Rao's Practice 2

    8901 Golf Rd Ste 203

    Des Plaines, IL 60016

    (847) 294-5160

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    Dr. Madhav Rao's Practice 3

    1625 Oakton Pl

    Des Plaines, IL 60018

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Madhav Rao?

    Dr. Rao has appointments available at his Chicago, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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 1578742268.

    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. Madhav Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Madhav Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center 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

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    Is Madhav Rao accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Madhav Rao offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rao, or call (312) 654-2700 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Madhav Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (312) 654-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Madhav Rao have?

    Dr. Madhav Rao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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