22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kannan, Medical Oncologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Lakshmi Kannan, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Kannan graduated from Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India and completed her residency at Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program. Dr. Kannan is fluent in English, 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.
Where did Dr. Kannan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India | Kilpauk Med College
What languages does Dr. Kannan speak?
Dr. Kannan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kannan perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lakshmi Kannan may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kannan accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Kannan in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
California Foundation for Medical Care
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Kannan's office located?
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 1508954454.
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. Lakshmi Kannan's specialty?
Dr. Kannan is a Medical Oncologist near Dallas, TX. 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. Lakshmi Kannan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kannan is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 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 Lakshmi Kannan accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Kannan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Kannan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kannan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Kannan?
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