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Ravi M. Rao, MD - Cardiology
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Ravi M. Rao, MD

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Cardiology

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Biography

Dr. Ravi M. Rao, MD, MBA, is a dedicated and compassionate physician specializing in cardiovascular services. His journey in medicine started 2020 after overcoming personal health struggles with cardiac arrhythmias during his high school and college years. This experience steered him towards cardiology, with a mission to provide the same comfort and peace of mind he received to his patients.

Dr. Rao completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and his medical degree from the prestigious University of Southern California. His unique combination of medical and business education enables him to approach healthcare with an innovative lens, focusing on efficiency and patient-centered care.

He furthered his clinical expertise by undertaking a residency and fellowship in internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine, respectively, at the University of California, Riverside. These rigorous training programs equipped him with a deep understanding of heart diseases and their management.

Dr. Rao's medical approach is underpinned by a strong belief in personalized care. He tailors his treatment plans to fit the unique needs of each individual, fostering trust and open communication to build lasting relationships with his patients. His areas of expertise cover a wide spectrum of cardiology, including: 

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Rao is an avid sports enthusiast, reader, traveler and guitar player. He believes that maintaining a balanced lifestyle contributes significantly to overall well-being, a concept he promotes among his patients.

Insurance

Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.

  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna HealthCare HMO
  • Cigna HealthCare PPO
  • Cigna Marketplace
Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Indiana University Workers Compensation
  • Indiana University Health Workers Compensation
Lutheran Preferred/Three Rivers Preferred
Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
  • Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
  • Managed Health Services Marketplace
  • Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell)
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
Parkview Signature Care PPO (Excludes Allen County)
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) (Allen County)
  • Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program
Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) I-SNP
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization (SHO)
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
  • United HealthCare Marketplace
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage D-SNP
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
  • United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
VA Community Care Network
  • Zing Health Medicare Advantage C-SNP
  • Zing Health Medicare Advantage D-SNP
  • Zing Health Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Zing Health Medicare Advantage POS
  • Zing Health Medicare Advantage PPO

Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.

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Specialties & Details

Specialties:

Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments:

Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Arrhythmias, Preventative Cardiology, Heart Failure, Echocardiography

Education

Masters degree:

MBA - University of Southern California

School of Medicine:

University of Southern California School of Medicine

Residency:

Internal Medicine - University of California, Riverside

Fellowship:

Cardiovascular Medicine - University of California, Riverside

Hospitals & Affiliations

Hospital Privileges:

IU Health Arnett

Physician Group:

IU Health Medical Group

Research

Research Publications
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