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Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan, MD

Puyallup, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sundararajan, Medical Oncologist in Puyallup, WA?

    Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Puyallup, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sundararajan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sundararajan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sundararajan’s office at (253) 403-1677.

    Is Dr. Sundararajan board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sundararajan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sundararajan typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sundararajan 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. Sundararajan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sundararajan typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sundararajan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sundararajan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Sundararajan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sundararajan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 403-1677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sundararajan accept in Puyallup, WA?

    Dr. Sundararajan in Puyallup, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sundararajan's office located?

    Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan's Primary Practice

    2940 S Meridian Ste 200

    Puyallup, WA 98373

    (253) 403-1677

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    Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan's Practice 2

    1003 S 5th St

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan's Practice 3

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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

    Dr. Sundararajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568553097.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sundararajan?

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

    What is Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan's specialty?

    Dr. Sundararajan is a Medical Oncologist near Puyallup, WA.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sundararajan is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Lavanya Sundararajan accepting new patients in Puyallup, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sundararajan's office at (253) 403-1677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lavanya Sundararajan?

    Please contact Dr. Sundararajan's office at (253) 403-1677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan have?

    Dr. Lavanya Sundararajan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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