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Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD

Cardiology*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Cheverly, MD
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD

Dr. Prashanth Rao, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Cheverly, MD. They specialize in Cardiology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and is affiliated with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at UM Capital Region Medical Group in Cheverly, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

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Dr. Rao's Office Locations

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

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  • University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

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Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiomegaly
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Mitral Valve Disease
Angina
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acidosis
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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Stenosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Block
Hernia
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Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Pneumonia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Swine Flu
Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vertigo
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Balloon Angioplasty
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Imaging
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Stenting
Coumadin® Management
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrophysiological Study
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Holter Monitoring
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pacemaker Monitoring
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841462694
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Lankenau Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease
    Board Certifications
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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 Cardiomegaly and Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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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