Summary

Dr. Ramanaiah Kakani is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College at the University of Health Sciences in India. He completed his residency training at Maimonides Medical Center, followed by specialized training in cardiovascular diseases at North Shore University Hospital and critical care medicine. With 45 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Kakani holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Kakani practices at Sentara Cardiology Specialists and maintains hospital privileges at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. He performs diagnostic heart testing including contrast echocardiography and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Kakani 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; North Shore Univ Hosp, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cath M C-Mary Immaculate Hp, Internal Medicine
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Sentara Cardiology Specialists

713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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3.8 
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45 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Chesapeake , VANEWPORT NEWS , VARichmond , VANorfolk , VA
Med School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ramanaiah Kakani

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina - Medicare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Ramanaiah Kakani has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ramanaiah Kakani has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Ramanaiah Kakani holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; North Shore Univ Hosp, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Cath M C-Mary Immaculate Hp, Internal Medicine and Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India in 1981 and Rangaraya Med College in 1981.

NPI Number

Ramanaiah Kakani's NPI number is 1255367694.

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