Vikas Yallapragada Rao, M.D.
Vikas Yallapragada Rao is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Mission Viejo, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vikas Yallapragada Rao, M.D. has practiced neurological surgery for 18+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6306
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Baylor College of Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Vikas Yallapragada Rao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vikas Yallapragada Rao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mission Viejo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vikas Yallapragada Rao
Dr. Rao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mission Viejo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 388-7190.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6306
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