Summary

Dr. Vishal Rao specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in heart failure and transplant cardiology. They earned their medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2018. Dr. Rao pursued comprehensive fellowship training at Duke University School of Medicine, completing programs in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and clinical research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in 2022 and 2023. With 11 years of experience in medicine, they provide care primarily in English.

Dr. Rao practices in Charleston, South Carolina, focusing on complex heart conditions including advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. They perform cardiac catheterization procedures to diagnose and treat heart problems. Their practice includes specialized infusion services and intravenous therapies for patients requiring advanced cardiac care. Dr. Rao's expertise spans from complex heart failure management to supporting patients through the cardiac transplant process.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Duke University School of Medicine: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Vishal Narasinga Rao

25 Courtenay Dr 1st FloorCharleston, SC 29425

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11 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Charleston , SCCharleston , SCCharleston , SCN Charleston , SC
Med School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vishal Narasinga Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan\xa0
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)\xa0
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health\xa0
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare\xa0
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Vishal Narasinga Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vishal Narasinga Rao has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Trnsplnt Cardio
  • Cardiologist
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Vishal Narasinga Rao holds an active medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in 2023, Duke Clinical Research Institute: Clinical Research in 2022, and Duke University School of Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease in 2022.

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2018.

Medical School

Graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2015.

NPI Number

Vishal Narasinga Rao's NPI number is 1639563703.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Vishal Rao speaks English.
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