Dr. Veera Rao

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Veera Rao, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Alexius Medical Center, Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Dr. Veera Rao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Elk Grove Medical Associates, Llc. Dr. Veera Rao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Veera Rao at 1626 W Algonquin Rd to request Dr. Veera Rao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1626 W Algonquin Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-1587
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Veera Rao
Professional Name Veera Apuri
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0446229272
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 33 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Veera Rao graduated from medical school in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1043217110
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Veera Rao

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Veera Rao has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 33 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Elk Grove Medical Associates, Llc


Practice Locations

1626 W Algonquin Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-1587
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, October 13, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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