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Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: stroke, spine surgery procedures, spine problems
26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA

Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission and Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo.

View Doctor's Full Profile (949) 388-7190

Office Locations

26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Greater Newport Physicians

26732 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 541
Mission Viejo, CA
(949) 388-7190
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Some issues Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 46
inpatient care 46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 32
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 32
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 67
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 39
Dementia 37
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 90
inpatient care 90

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 63
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 22
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 46
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 30
Dementia 39
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 61
hospital care 238
inpatient care 238

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 35
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 45
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 27
Dementia 33
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 91
hospital care 102
inpatient care 102
vascular procedures 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 12
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 30
Dementia 27
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 14
doctor visit 152
hospital care 132
inpatient care 132
minimally invasive procedures 14
spinal procedures 14
vascular procedures 52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 35
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 28
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2020 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 25
doctor visit 279
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 25
spinal procedures 25
vascular procedures 96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 21
Dementia 22
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 233
hospital care 88
inpatient care 88
vascular procedures 65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 25
Dementia 26
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67
vascular procedures 33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 52
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 17
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 16
doctor visit 175
hospital care 101
inpatient care 101
minimally invasive procedures 16
spinal procedures 16
vascular procedures 81

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 51
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 18
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization 18
doctor visit 171
hospital care 105
inpatient care 105
minimally invasive procedures 18
spinal procedures 18
vascular procedures 56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 95
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 11
Non-Hispanic White 130
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 0
Age
85 and over 9
75 to 84 62
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 44
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 24
Dementia 27
Cancer 18

Education & Training

Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare
Saddleback Medical Center
Providence Medical Foundation
Greater Newport Physicians
Providence
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach
Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo
MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians
Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Providence
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $3,864 SPINEJACK
$1,332 		Trevo
$1,167 		Target
$534 		Surpass
$153 		IVAS
$144 		Other
$533
MicroVention, Inc. $2,804 STENT
$1,126 		WEB Aneurysm Embolization System
$761 		Scepter C
$308 		V-GRIP DETACHMENT CONTROLLER
$304 		LVIS
$217 		Other
$89
NUVASIVE, INC. $2,785 XLIF
$1,975 		Osteocel
$390 		Pulse
$123 		ALIF
$74 		COHERE
$64 		Other
$158
Medtronic USA, Inc. $1,641 PIPELINE
$749 		MazorX - Renaissance
$459 		Solitaire
$272 		Axium
$60 		Onyx
$30 		Other
$71
Medtronic, Inc. $1,569 PIPELINE
$857 		Axium
$209 		Rist-5F
$192 		SOLITAIRE X
$171 		Solitaire
$81 		Other
$59
Other $2,489 Spine
$384 		Neuromodulation
$333 		SPECTRA SYSTEM
$124 		ZOOM REPERFUSION CATHETER
$84 		Shunts
$74 		Other
$1,490
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $9,444
Travel and Lodging $5,657
Education $52

Research Payments

Dr. Vikas Yallapragada Rao, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $43,350.

Biography

Dr. Vikas Rao is a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. He has a special interest in stroke, spine surgery procedures, and spine problems. He is professionally affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Saddleback Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Rao's education and training includes medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rao appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inMission Viejo, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.

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