Dr. Ranga A. Rao

About the Doctor

Dr. Ranga A. Rao is a cardiologist in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, affiliated with multiple hospitals including Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Jefferson Health and St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne. He received his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at JFK Medical Center/Raritan Bay Medical Center (1975–1976), a residency in Internal Medicine at Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center (1976–1978), and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Jefferson Health/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital (1978–1980). He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Rao has expertise in treating chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, and is experienced in cardiac catheterization procedures. He is accepting new patients and has a patient rating of 4/5 based on 57 reviews. He accepts Medicare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross, and many other insurance plans.

• Medical School: Gandhi Medical College

• Internship: JFK Medical Center/Raritan Bay Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1975–1976)

• Residency: Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1976–1978)

• Fellowship: Jefferson Health/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease (1978–1980)

• Years of Experience: 21+ years

• Expertise Conditions: Chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, heart failure (expert in 6 conditions total)

• Expertise Procedures: Cardiac catheterization

• Practice Setting: Outpatient cardiology at Aria Health Physician Services; inpatient care at affiliated hospitals

Education & Training

Medical School – Gandhi Medical College
Internship – JFK Medical Center/Raritan Bay Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1975–1976)
Residency – Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center, Internal Medicine (1976–1978)
Fellowship/Additional Training – Jefferson Health/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease (1978–1980)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension (high blood pressure) – area of special expertise

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) – area of special expertise

• Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease) – area of special expertise

• Heart failure (congestive heart failure) – area of special expertise

• Adult congenital heart disease

• Arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, palpitations, tachycardia)

• Valvular heart disease (aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation)

• Cardiomyopathy (dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive)

• Peripheral artery disease

• Angina (stable and unstable)

• History of myocardial infarction (heart attack)

• Post-cardiac procedure management (stent, bypass, pacemaker)

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cardiac catheterization (diagnostic and interventional) – area of expertise

• Coronary angiography

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (stenting)

• Right heart catheterization for heart failure assessment

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation

• Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo)

• Stress testing (treadmill, nuclear, stress echocardiography)

• Holter and event monitoring

• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

• Cardioversion (electrical or chemical) for arrhythmias

• Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) interrogation and management

• Lipid and cardiac biomarker interpretation (troponin, BNP, etc.)

• Anticoagulation management (warfarin, DOACs)

Services Offered

Dr. Rao provides comprehensive diagnostic, interventional, and long-term management services for adult patients with cardiovascular disease. His practice covers the full spectrum from preventive cardiology to advanced interventional procedures. He performs cardiac catheterization and coronary stenting for acute heart attacks and stable angina. He also manages chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and high cholesterol with medication optimization and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Rao offers non-invasive testing including echocardiography and stress tests, and coordinates care with cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, and primary care physicians. His expertise in adult congenital heart disease allows him to care for patients with structural heart conditions from birth through adulthood. Patients appreciate his thoroughness and ability to answer questions clearly.

• Preventive cardiology – Cardiovascular risk assessment (ASCVD score), lipid management with statins, blood pressure control, antiplatelet therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel), diabetes and obesity counseling

• Diagnostic testing – EKG, echocardiogram (transthoracic and transesophageal), stress testing (treadmill, nuclear, stress echo), Holter/event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

• Interventional cardiology – Cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (balloon angioplasty and stent placement), right heart catheterization for hemodynamic assessment

• Heart failure management – Fluid status assessment, diuretic adjustment, ACE inhibitors/ARBs/beta-blockers/ARNI optimization, monitoring of renal function and electrolytes, referral for advanced therapies (LVAD, transplant)

• Arrhythmia management – Diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, rate and rhythm control medications, anticoagulation for stroke prevention, electrical cardioversion, referral for ablation or pacemaker/ICD placement

• Valvular heart disease – Echocardiographic surveillance, medical management, referral for valve replacement or repair (surgical or transcatheter)

• Adult congenital heart disease – Lifelong surveillance for patients with conditions such as atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of aorta, including advanced imaging and referral to specialized centers

• Post-hospitalization follow-up – After myocardial infarction, coronary stenting, bypass surgery, heart failure admission, or cardiac device implantation; medication reconciliation, lifestyle guidance, cardiac rehabilitation referral

• Coordination of care – Collaboration with interventional radiologists, cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, and primary care providers for comprehensive disease management

• Patient education – Heart-healthy diet (DASH, Mediterranean), sodium restriction, exercise prescription, smoking cessation, medication adherence, recognition of warning signs (chest pain, shortness of breath, edema)

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Amerihealth Caritas (Medicaid, Medicare)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Medicare, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Highmark (EPO, HMO, Medicare, PPO)

• Humana (Medicare, PPO)

• Independence Blue Cross (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 370 Middletown Blvd, Suite 510, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: 1-877-939-3037

Hospital Affiliations

• Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Jefferson Health – Philadelphia, PA

• St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne – Langhorne, PA 

• Jefferson Torresdale, Bucks and Frankford Hospitals-Jefferson Health – Philadelphia, PA

• Lower Bucks Hospital – Bristol, PA