Summary

Dr. Ajit Rao is a vascular and cardiovascular surgeon with 12 years of experience treating complex blood vessel and heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center in 2019. His surgical expertise encompasses both vascular and cardiovascular procedures, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for patients with circulatory system disorders. Dr. Rao is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Rao practices in New York, New York, where he focuses on treating serious conditions like abdominal aortic aneurysms and performs life-saving procedures including aneurysm repair surgery. He also provides surgical consultations to help patients understand their treatment options. When amputation becomes medically necessary, he offers compassionate surgical care to improve patients' quality of life. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rao highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Ajit Rao has 2 locations

Ajit Rao

5 E 98th StNew York, NY 10029

Ajit Rao

1190 5th AveNew York, NY 10029
Mon1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
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4.4 
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12 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Creole, French, Bengali
New York , NYAlbertson , NYForest Hills , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ajit Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Ajit Rao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ajit Rao has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Ajit Rao holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center in 2019.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2014.

NPI Number

Ajit Rao's NPI number is 1952729956.

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Where is Ajit Rao's office located?
Ajit Rao's office is located at 5 E 98th St, New York, NY, 10029.
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