33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rao, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Baltimore, MD?
Where did Dr. Rao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UTSW
Residency: St. Francis Hospital | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Osmania Medical College | Andhra Medical College
Is Dr. Rao board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Suman 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
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Rao typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology 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.
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Rao typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Rao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 777-7147 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rao accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Rao in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rao's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Rao affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1912976325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rao