Dr. Vinaya Rao

Overview

Dr. Vinaya Rao, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals, Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital. Dr. Vinaya Rao also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ut Methodist Physicians Llc. Dr. Vinaya Rao accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 516-9183 to request Dr. Vinaya Rao the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - She does 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 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. Vinaya Rao

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	40452	South Carolina
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	45598	Tennessee

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals	Memphis, Tennessee	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital	Olive Branch, Mississippi	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Ut Methodist Physicians Llc	Ut Methodist Physicians Llc	86

Practice Locations

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Dr. Vinaya Rao [NPI: 1851341986]Nephrology