Summary

Dr. Rao graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College in 1971. He works in Chicago Heights, IL and 4 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Rao is affiliated with Osf Saint James John W Albrecht Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 55 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Josephs Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Vijaykumar M Rao has 6 locations

Davita Chicago Heights Dialysis 01608

177 W Joe Orr RdChicago Heights, IL 60411
Mon9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Tue9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Wed9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Thu9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Fri9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Sat9:30 am - 8:30 pm
SunClosed

Hazelcrest

17524 E CARRIAGEWAY DR STE 4HAZEL CREST, IL 60429
Mon6:00 am - 10:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed6:00 am - 10:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri6:00 am - 10:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

17800 Kedzie AveHazel Crest, IL 60429

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461

Advocate Trinity Hospital

2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617

Advocate Christ Medical Center

4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

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NephrologyHospital MedicineAnesthesiologyPediatrics
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
55 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago Heights , ILDyer , INChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Armed Forces Medical College Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vijaykumar M Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Amita Health
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • Family Health Network
  • Family Health Network - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vijaykumar M Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vijaykumar M Rao has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Josephs Hospital

Medical School

Armed Forces Medical CollegeGraduated in 1971

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