Dr. Rohit Rao, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rao, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Rohit Rao, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Rao graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (858) 966-5855.
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Pediatrics
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rohit Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Rao speak?
Dr. Rao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- History of Corrected Heart and Circulatory System Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Heart Disease
- Past heart malformations
- Previous corrected congenital heart problems
- History of circulatory system birth anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8774: Personal history of (corrected) congenital malformations of heart and circulatory system
Also known as:
- Newborn Pulmonary Hypertension
- Neonatal Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Newborn Lungs
- PPHN
ICD-10 Codes:
- P2930: Pulmonary hypertension of newborn
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rohit Rao may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Rao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5855 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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1063452779.
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. Rohit Rao's specialty?
Dr. Rao is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Rohit Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford, Loma Linda University Medical Center. 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 Rohit Rao accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rohit Rao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rohit Rao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (858) 966-5855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rohit Rao?
Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (858) 966-5855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rohit Rao have?
Dr. Rohit Rao is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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