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Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan, MD

Winston Salem, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kannan, Medical Oncologist in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kannan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kannan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kannan’s office at (805) 879-0670.

    What languages does Dr. Kannan speak?

    Dr. Kannan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Kannan treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Kannan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kannan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Nutritional Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Dietary Anemia
    • Malnutrition Anemia
    • Vitamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia
    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
    • Neutropenia from cancer treatment
    • Severe white blood cell deficiency
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CLL
    • B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphocytic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CMPN
    • Myeloproliferative disorder
    • Chronic blood cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease

    Which procedures does Dr. Kannan perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kannan's office.

    Does Dr. Kannan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kannan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 879-0670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kannan accept in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Kannan in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gilsbar

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Kannan's office located?

    Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan's Primary Practice

    1010 Bethesda Ct

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

    (805) 879-0670

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    Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan's Practice 2

    Medical Center Blvd Graduate Medical Education Off

    Winston Salem, NC 27157

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    Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan's Practice 3

    3333 Silas Creek Pkwy

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

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    What is Dr. Kannan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kannan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225485964.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kannan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kannan

    What is Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan's specialty?

    Dr. Kannan is a Medical Oncologist near Winston Salem, NC. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Kannan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kannan is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Kavya Kannamma Kannan accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kavya Kannamma Kannan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kannan's office at (805) 879-0670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kavya Kannamma Kannan?

    Please contact Dr. Kannan's office at (805) 879-0670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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