Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Fishers, IN specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is affiliated with Community Health System, Powers Health and COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK INC.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2013, Dr. Ambika Rao, MD had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fishers, IN during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 29 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 274 |
| lab tests | 29 |
| preventive care | 70 |
| vaccines | 41 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fishers, IN during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD for Medicare patients.
| diabetes management | 29 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 251 |
| lab tests | 29 |
| preventive care | 50 |
| vaccines | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fishers, IN during 2023 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 312 |
|---|---|
| lab tests | 11 |
| preventive care | 36 |
| vaccines | 36 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fishers, IN were preventive care, vaccines, diabetes management and lab tests.
| diabetes management | 29 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 279 |
| lab tests | 23 |
| preventive care | 52 |
| vaccines | 32 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ambika Rao, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Ambika Rao, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Indiana.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: Indiana
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Dr. Ambika Rao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ambika Rao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fishers, IN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$333
RYBELSUS $262 |
Wegovy $23 |
Saxenda $2 |
$45 |
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$240
VRAYLAR $191 |
QULIPTA $35 |
UBRELVY $15 |
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$147
NURTEC ODT $63 |
ZAVZPRET $60 |
PAXLOVID $23 |
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$117
VOQUEZNA $117 |
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$91
Repatha $91 |
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$346
REXULTI $76 |
Trintellix $50 |
Cologuard Collection Kit $30 |
OMNI HYSTEROSCOPE $29 |
ZEPBOUND $21 |
Other $140 |
| $1,249 | |
| $25 |
Dr. Ambika Rao specializes in family medicine. Before performing her residency at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, Dr. Rao attended Indiana University School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include diabetes, primary care, and newborn care. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Rao's hospital/clinic affiliations include Community Health System, Powers Health, and Community Hospital. According to Powers Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Munster, IN.
