Summary

With 43 years in geriatric medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Lakshman Rao treats heart failure, mood disorders in children, and depression, and is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. He completed his residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital and sees patients in Erwin, North Carolina. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Rao 3.8 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 43 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Elizabeth Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Cape Fear Valley Primary Care Dunn Erwin

518 E H StErwin, NC 28339
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Geriatric MedicineCritical Care MedicinePhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients
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43 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Erwin , NCRaleigh , NCGastonia , NCFayetteville , NC
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez Instituto De Ciencias Biomedicas Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lakshman Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ArchCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Eye Care
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Health Advantage
  • Liberty Health Advantage - HMO
  • Liberty Health Advantage - Medicare
  • Liberty Health Advantage - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lakshman Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lakshman Rao has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • Dementia Testing
  • EOL Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Elizabeth Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez Instituto De Ciencias Biomedicas in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1063468809.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Lakshman Rao speak?
Dr. Lakshman Rao speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dr. Lakshman Rao accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Lakshman Rao accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Lakshman Rao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Lakshman Rao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lakshman Rao affiliated with?
Dr. Lakshman Rao is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.

Data Sources

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