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Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham, MD

Worcester, MA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shanmugham, Radiation Oncologist in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Shanmugham graduated from Stanley Med College. Dr. Shanmugham is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanmugham’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanmugham’s office at (978) 343-5196.

    Where did Dr. Shanmugham go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Stanley Medical College/University Hospital | Stanley Med College

    What languages does Dr. Shanmugham speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Shanmugham treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Shanmugham 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. Shanmugham. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cancer Radiation Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy
    • Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
    • Radiation treatment for cancer
    • Oncology radiation
    • Radiotherapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Which procedures does Dr. Shanmugham perform as a Radiation Oncologist?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shanmugham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shanmugham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 343-5196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmugham accept in Worcester, MA?

    Dr. Shanmugham in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • State of Massachusetts

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    Where is Dr. Shanmugham's office located?

    Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham's Primary Practice

    1 Eaton Pl Ste 100

    Worcester, MA 01608

    (978) 343-5196

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    Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham's Practice 2

    70 East St

    Methuen, MA 01844

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    Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham's Practice 3

    55 Lake Ave N

    Worcester, MA 01655

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

    Dr. Shanmugham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689723843.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmugham?

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

    What is Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham's specialty?

    Dr. Shanmugham is a Radiation Oncologist near Worcester, MA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Shanmugham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shanmugham is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma 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 Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shanmugham's office at (978) 343-5196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Narayan Shanmugham?

    Please contact Dr. Shanmugham's office at (978) 343-5196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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