Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao
Dr. Aravinda K. Rao
Last updated: Oct 29, 2019

Dr. Aravinda K. Rao

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 19 years
  • Graduated from: Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2002
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1801949342

Dr. Aravinda K. Rao M.D.

Ophthalmologist

She is located at 444A Paddock Lane in Houma, LA 70360. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Color Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Diabetic Retinopathy, Exotropia, Lazy Eye. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801949342. Appointment can be made via the phone number (985) 333-4090. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at http://www.lcmchealth.org/physician-directory/aravinda-k-rao-md/. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Aravinda K. Rao.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Aravinda K. Rao

Insurances Accepted by Dr. Aravinda K. Rao

  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  2. Medicare

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Aravinda K. Rao is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Allergan $1608
Abbott Laboratories $631
Alcon $228

Other

Food and Beverage $3386
Travel and Lodging $150

Studies

TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2002

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: http://www.lcmchealth.org/physician-directory/aravinda-k-rao-md/

Affiliated practices

University Medical Center at New Orleans
2000 Canal Street
New Orleans, 70112 LA
(504) 702-3000
Lsu Healthcare Network
1542 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, 70112 LA
(504) 412-1819
Vitreoretinal Institute
7698 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, 70806 LA
(225) 927-8141

Affiliated hospitals

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, 70808 LA
(225) 765-6565
TOURO INFIRMARY
1401 FOUCHER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, 70115 LA
(504) 897-8247
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
2000 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, 70112 LA
(504) 903-3000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao is affiliated with University Medical Center at New Orleans. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao is affiliated with OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao treat?

Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Color Blindness, Crossed Eyes, Diabetic Retinopathy, Exotropia, Lazy Eye. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao accepts patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Where can you meet with Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao?

Dr. Aravinda Kurella Rao's office is located at 444A Paddock Lane in Houma, LA 70360.