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Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

14529 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34613

(352) 596-1401

Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD is a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

14529 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34613

(352) 596-1401

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

complete blood count

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2012, Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), and intravenous infusion therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	318
blood draw	3578
bone marrow tests	44
chemotherapy	318
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	1619
hospital care	965
inpatient care	965
lab tests	4472
minimally invasive procedures	799
port flush	165

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	252
blood draw	3481
bone marrow tests	62
chemotherapy	252
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1903
hospital care	557
inpatient care	557
lab tests	5354
minimally invasive procedures	635
port flush	123

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	715
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	165
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	235
blood draw	2982
bone marrow tests	46
chemotherapy	235
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	2093
hospital care	550
inpatient care	550
lab tests	6063
minimally invasive procedures	776
port flush	114

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	269
85 and over	143
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	209
blood draw	2596
bone marrow tests	35
chemotherapy	209
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1982
hospital care	378
inpatient care	378
lab tests	5638
minimally invasive procedures	668
port flush	95

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1172
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	522
85 and over	286
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	185
blood draw	2233
bone marrow tests	11
chemotherapy	185
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1729
hospital care	325
inpatient care	325
lab tests	4892
minimally invasive procedures	503
port flush	101
thyroid function tests	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	509
Black	33
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	127
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	284
blood draw	1985
chemotherapy	284
doctor visit	1642
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
lab tests	4279
minimally invasive procedures	570
port flush	79
thyroid function tests	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	33
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	115
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	303
blood draw	2005
chemotherapy	303
doctor visit	1627
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227
lab tests	4388
minimally invasive procedures	542
port flush	43
thyroid function tests	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	28
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	110
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	177
blood draw	1690
chemotherapy	177
doctor visit	1346
hospital care	226
inpatient care	226
lab tests	3327
minimally invasive procedures	331
port flush	34
thyroid function tests	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	116
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	149
blood draw	1537
chemotherapy	149
doctor visit	1135
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
lab tests	3290
minimally invasive procedures	276
thyroid function tests	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	23
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	98
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	142
blood draw	1353
chemotherapy	142
doctor visit	1114
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
lab tests	2842
minimally invasive procedures	276

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	24
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	88
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	91
blood draw	1305
chemotherapy	91
doctor visit	968
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
lab tests	2050
minimally invasive procedures	252

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	20
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	77
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Brooksville, FL were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

aspiration	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	213
blood draw	2249
bone marrow tests	39
chemotherapy	213
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	1559
hospital care	328
inpatient care	328
lab tests	4235
minimally invasive procedures	511
thyroid function tests	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	506
Hispanic	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	233
85 and over	120
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	177

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	32
Dementia	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Trinity Hospital HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,212 OPDIVO $982	ELIQUIS $52	OPDUALAG $41	ERBITUX $35	EMPLICITI $27	Other $74
Amgen Inc.	$1,193 Vectibix $406	XGEVA $233	Kyprolis $173	Prolia $57	Neulasta $25	Other $300
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,063 TASIGNA $179	AFINITOR $174	KISQALI $99	NON BRAND $93	VOTRIENT RCC $72	Other $446
Genentech USA, Inc.	$935 TECENTRIQ $216	Kadcyla $154	TARCEVA $136	Avastin $131	Gazyva $95	Other $203
Celgene Corporation	$638 Reblozyl $243	Abraxane $185	Istodax $49	Revlimid $39	OPDUALAG $27	Other $95
Other	$7,449 IMBRUVICA $328	KEYTRUDA $285	JAKAFI $250	PADCEV $197	XTANDI $194	Other $6,196

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,993
Education	$498

Research Payments

Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $40,494.

Biography

Dr. Raju Rao is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Brooksville, FL. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. For his residency, Dr. Rao trained at a hospital affiliated with State University of New York (SUNY).

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Raju V. Rao, MD From 2012 - 2022

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