Dr. Ranga A. Rao

Name: Dr. Ranga A. Rao, MD

Specialty: Cardiology

Subspecialties: Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Qualification/Board Certification:board certification is not listed in the provided profile

Affiliation(s): Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Jefferson Health, St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne, Jefferson Torresdale, Bucks and Frankford Hospitals-Jefferson Health, Lower Bucks Hospital

Location: Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1184687402

Source: Uploaded U.S. News doctor profile

Short Professional Summary

Dr. Ranga A. Rao, MD, is a cardiologist in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with more than 20 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College and completed internal medicine residency training at Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center, followed by fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Dr. Rao specializes in cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, and interventional cardiology, with expertise in hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, high cholesterol, and cardiac catheterization. His profile shows that he is accepting new patients and is affiliated with several hospitals in Pennsylvania.

About the Doctor

Dr. Ranga A. Rao is a cardiologist who treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiologists help patients manage heart-related conditions such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, high cholesterol, and other cardiovascular concerns.

Dr. Rao practices in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Jefferson Health, St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne, Jefferson Torresdale, Bucks and Frankford Hospitals-Jefferson Health, and Lower Bucks Hospital. His profile highlights experience in treating hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and performing cardiac catheterization.

Key profile highlights include:

• More than 21 years of medical experience
• Specialty focus in cardiology
• Subspecialty focus in adult congenital heart disease and interventional cardiology
• Expertise in hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and high cholesterol
• Experience with cardiac catheterization
• Affiliated with multiple hospitals in Pennsylvania
• Accepting new patients
• 4 out of 5 patient rating listed on the profile
• 57 patient reviews listed
• English-speaking provider

Education & Training

Dr. Rao’s education and training include medical school, internship, residency, and fellowship training in cardiovascular disease.

• Medical School: Gandhi Medical College
• Internship: JFK Medical Center/Raritan Bay Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1975–1976
• Residency: Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1976–1978
• Fellowship/Additional Training: Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease, 1978–1980
• Pennsylvania Medical License: Active through 2026
• New Jersey Medical License: Active through date not fully listed
• South Carolina Medical License: Active through 2012

Medical Conditions Treated

As a cardiologist, Dr. Rao may treat heart and blood vessel conditions that require diagnosis, monitoring, medication management, and sometimes interventional procedures. His profile specifically highlights hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac catheterization expertise.

Common conditions treated may include:

• Chronic hypertension
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Hyperlipidemia
• Coronary artery disease
• Heart failure
• Heart rhythm disorders
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Chest pain or angina symptoms
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiovascular disease risk
• Heart attack follow-up care
• Blood vessel-related heart conditions
• Pacemaker-related cardiac concerns
• General heart health concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

Cardiologists provide diagnostic testing, treatment planning, medication management, and interventional procedures when needed. Dr. Rao’s profile specifically highlights cardiac catheterization as an area of expertise.

Common procedures and treatments may include:

• Cardiology consultation
• Cardiac catheterization
• Heart disease evaluation
• Blood pressure evaluation
• Cholesterol management
• Heart failure monitoring
• Coronary artery disease management
• Electrocardiogram review
• Stress test review
• Echocardiogram review
• Medication management for heart disease
• Cardiovascular risk assessment
• Follow-up care after heart-related hospitalization
• Referrals for advanced cardiac procedures when needed

Services Offered

Dr. Rao provides cardiology services for patients who need evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term monitoring of heart and blood vessel conditions. His care may include reviewing symptoms, assessing cardiovascular risk, managing medications, interpreting test results, and coordinating hospital-based or interventional cardiac care when appropriate.

Services may include:

• General cardiology visits
• Heart disease evaluation
• Hypertension management
• High cholesterol management
• Coronary artery disease care
• Heart failure follow-up
• Adult congenital heart disease care
• Interventional cardiology consultation
• Cardiac catheterization consultation
• Medication review and adjustment
• Preventive heart care guidance
• Cardiovascular risk screening
• Follow-up after cardiac testing or hospitalization
• Care coordination with hospitals and specialists

Patients should contact the office directly to confirm current services, appointment availability, telehealth options, referral requirements, and insurance participation.

Accepted Insurances

The provided profile lists the following accepted insurance plans:

• Aetna
• AmeriHealth Caritas
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Cigna
• CMS Medicare
• Elevance
• Highmark
• Humana
• Independence Blue Cross
• Regence Health Plans
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Accepted plan types listed include:

• EPO
• HMO
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• POS
• PPO

Patients should confirm coverage directly with the doctor’s office and insurance provider before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address:370 Middletown Blvd, Suite 510, Langhorne, PA 19047

Practice Name: Aria Health Physician Services

Phone: 1-877-939-3037

Location 2
No second office location is listed in the provided profile.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Rao is affiliated with:

• Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA
• St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne, Langhorne, PA
• Jefferson Torresdale, Bucks and Frankford Hospitals-Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA
• Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA