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Dr. Rama Rao, MD

Dr. Rama Rao, MD

Medical Toxicologist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

New York, NY

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rao, Medical Toxicologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Rama Rao, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Rao graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Emergency Medicine; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the SAEM, ACMT, AACT. Dr. Rao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (212) 746-0780.

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

    • Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Emergency Medicine; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

    • Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Medical Toxicologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rama Rao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency 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 a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Rao typically treat?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Rao typically perform?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rama Rao may include:

    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 (212) 746-0780 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Box 573 Nyph Dept Em

    525 E 68th St

    New York, NY 10065

    (212) 746-0780

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    SAEM, ACMT, AACT

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    What is Dr. Rao's NPI number?A 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 1720077803.

    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. Rama Rao's specialty?

    Dr. Rao is a Medical Toxicologist near New York, NY.

    What does a Medical Toxicologist do?

    Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures.

    Is Dr. Rama Rao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rao is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Hospital For Special Surgery, Mount Sinai West, Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn), Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital 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

    When to see a Medical Toxicologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Medical Toxicologist. Explore 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 Dr. Rama Rao accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Rama Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (212) 746-0780 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rama Rao?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (212) 746-0780 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rao's office located?

    Dr. Rao's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rama Rao have?

    Dr. Rama Rao is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.