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Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD

Cardiology
5.0 (4)
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Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD

Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD. They specialize in Cardiology, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from UNIV OF MD SCH OF MED and is affiliated with UM Capital Region Medical Center.

Dr. Rao works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertension, Obesity and Overweight along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Rao's Office Locations

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    UM Capital Region Medical Group
    3001 Hospital Dr # H401, Cheverly, MD 20785 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 618-2242

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    Sep 26, 2020
    Grate I was seen by Dr. P. Rao to go over my procedures and treatment we went over all procedures so far and results and how we will proceed from here and what we will do next. We are waiting for the Cam Study and how to proceed .
    Joseph Poctor — Sep 26, 2020
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    About Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1841462694
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lankenau Hosp
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    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF MD SCH OF MED
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • UM Capital Region Medical Center

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    Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rao works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD. View the full address on Dr. Rao’s profile.

    Dr. Rao has seen patients for Hypertension, Obesity and Overweight, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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