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Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: lung issues, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and more.

100 Hospital Avenue First Floor
Du Bois, PA 15801

(814) 375-3770

Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD is a pulmonologist in Du Bois, PA specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD is affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital, Penn Highlands Healthcare, AUBURN MEMORIAL MEDICAL SERVICES PC and DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Avenue First Floor
Du Bois, PA 15801

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1100 Million Dollar Highway Suite 3, A Service of Penn Highlands Dubois
Saint Marys, PA 15857

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21911 Route 119
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

Address:

271 Railroad Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866

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77 Nelson Street Suite 220
Auburn, NY 13021

Some issues Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

airway management	96
doctor visit	991
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
pulmonary testing	172
sleep study	191

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	94
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

airway management	136
doctor visit	925
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
pulmonary testing	182
sleep study	264

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	74
Less than 65	155

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

airway management	62
doctor visit	879
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
pulmonary testing	207
sleep study	142

**Gender**
Male	628
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	146
Less than 65	292

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

airway management	92
doctor visit	912
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
pulmonary testing	149
sleep study	226

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	844
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	87
Less than 65	207

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	66
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

airway management	162
doctor visit	1353
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243
pulmonary testing	430
sleep study	359

**Gender**
Male	551
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	114
Less than 65	270

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

airway management	172
aspiration	16
doctor visit	1262
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387
pleural drainage	18
pulmonary testing	571
sleep study	373

**Gender**
Male	666
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	126
Less than 65	262

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

airway management	161
aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	1034
hospital care	448
inpatient care	448
pleural drainage	17
pulmonary testing	741
sleep study	334

**Gender**
Male	655
Female	714

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	112
Less than 65	272

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

airway management	102
aspiration	39
bronchoscopy	48
doctor visit	878
hospital care	400
inpatient care	400
pleural drainage	20
pulmonary testing	459
sleep study	256

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	115
Less than 65	198

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

airway management	198
aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	154
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	1743
hospital care	564
inpatient care	564
minimally invasive procedures	69
minor procedures	10
pleural drainage	21
pulmonary testing	622
sleep study	505

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Du Bois, PA were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

airway management	131
aspiration	26
bronchoscopy	76
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	1110
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
minimally invasive procedures	69
minor procedures	10
pleural drainage	19
pulmonary testing	392
sleep study	295

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	833
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	241
85 and over	86
Less than 65	178
65 to 74	361

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	26
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He completed residency at Buffalo VA Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Residency: Buffalo VA Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified in Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rajesh Sk Rao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Auburn Community Hospital

Penn Highlands Healthcare

AUBURN MEMORIAL MEDICAL SERVICES PC

DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$4,229 Spin $4,229
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,092 NA $2,092
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$1,692 Photofrin $1,692
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$1,560 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $1,560
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,396 NUCALA $484	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $420	ANORO $159	BREO $120	ANORO ELLIPTA $10	Other $203
Other	$8,805 Monarch Platform $887	DUPIXENT $642	OFEV $589	(8874) InCourage $410	XOLAIR $387	Other $5,891

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,601
Travel and Lodging	$8,318
Education	$753
Entertainment	$102

Biography

Dr. Rajesh Rao's areas of specialization are adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Auburn Community Hospital and Penn Highlands Healthcare.