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Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD
Nephrology* Age 59
Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD
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Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Thornton, CO.
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Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD

Nephrology* Age 59
Thornton, CO
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Thornton, CO.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Aligarth Muslim University in 1990 and completed a residency at St Louis University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Thornton, CO and has 36 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Colorado Kidney Care and is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Hyperkalemia, Acidosis and Nephritis and Nephropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Rao is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Hyperkalemia
Acidosis
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Vitamin D Deficiency
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypokalemia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Dehydration
Gout
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Hypercalcemia
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hypertension
Hemodialysis
Proteinuria
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetes Insipidus
Fabry's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Infection
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellChoice - U-CO
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    Catastrophic (Individual)-CO PPO
    CU Health Plan - High Deductible/HSA Compatible-CO
    WellChoice - C (Select Network)-CO
    Balanced Pathway-CO EPO
    CO Pathway (Select Network)-CO
    Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
    Blue Priority-CO HMO
    Bronze Pathway-CO EPO
    Healthy Blue Priority with HSA 1-CO
    Pathway PPO/EPO-CO
    Lumenos plans-CO
    Gold Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
    Healthy Support with HSA 1-CO PPO
    Bronze Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    CSU Fort Collins-CO
    Blue Priority-CO PPO
    Gold Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
    WellChoice - H-CO
    Silver Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    CU Health Plan - Medicare-CO
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    WellChoice - H (Select Network)-CO
    Indemnity (Traditional)-CO
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    Lumenos-CO PPO
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    Silver Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
    Silver Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    Pathway-CO
    Healthy Blue Priority 1-CO HMO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA-CO EPO
    Colorado POS
    University of Colorado High Deductible PPO
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    Balanced-CO PPO
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    Balanced Pathway-CO HMO
    Colorado HMO
    WellChoice - C-CO
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    Silver Pathway-CO EPO
    Platinum Pathway-CO EPO
    Platinum Pathway (Pathway / Small Grp)-CO HMO
    Traditional Network-CO
    Gold Pathway X (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    Gold Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Bronze Pathway (Pathway / Individual)-CO HMO
    Bronze Colorado PPO
    Silver-CO PPO
    WellChoice - U (Select Network)-CO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Colorado College-CO
    Healthy Support 1-CO PPO
    Platinum-CO PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Whole Health Colorado Front Range
    Aetna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Choice Plus
  • Cigna
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Curative
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Colorado Kidney Care
    9195 Grant St Ste 110, Thornton, CO 80229
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Aug 24, 2024
Visit regularly across several years. The staff has been so kind and organized and great with gathering whatever is needed.This is not your average hyperbilling Colorado clinic or doctor.This man has gone out of his way more than once to get correct referrals or find info. I have seen him open doors not just to care to other specialists but he literally has held literal doors open to people using wheelchairs or other within the clinic. The remediation of the health issue is the TOP reason we are so happy.He is very kind and respectful to people with autism.
— Aug 24, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Hyperkalemia, Acidosis and Nephritis and Nephropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's.

Yes, Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Aligarth Muslim University
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • St Louis University Health Sciences Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • St Louis University Health Sciences Center
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

    1719 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO

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