Provider Profile
Vijaya L. Rao
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Vijaya Rao
Based in Chicago, IL, Vijaya L. Rao is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Vijaya graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2011. Medicare claims data shows Vijaya provided 216 services to 205 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1871892117 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (888) 824-0200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
216 services · 205 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
49 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
68 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Chicago 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Vijaya L. Rao's specialty?
Vijaya L. Rao is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Vijaya L. Rao?
Vijaya L. Rao is listed at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Vijaya L. Rao?
The number on file is (888) 824-0200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vijaya L. Rao?
Vijaya L. Rao's National Provider Identifier is 1871892117. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Vijaya L. Rao's education?
Vijaya L. Rao attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vijaya L. Rao have?
Vijaya L. Rao has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Vijaya L. Rao known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Vijaya L. Rao performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Vijaya L. Rao's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vijaya L. Rao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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