Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran, MD
Medical Oncologist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Stanford, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramchandran, Medical Oncologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ramchandran completed her residency at UCSF-Internal Medicine. Dr. Ramchandran is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramchandran’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramchandran’s office at (650) 498-6000.
Where did Dr. Ramchandran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern Univ Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: UCSF-Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ucsf School of Medicine Ca (/)
Is Dr. Ramchandran board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Anesthesiology since 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Ramchandran speak?
Dr. Ramchandran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Ramchandran treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Ramchandran 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. Ramchandran. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary Cancer
- Upper lobe lung cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3400: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
- C3410: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Thymus Cancer
- Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)
- Thymoma
- Thymic Carcinoma
- Malignant Thymus Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C37: Malignant neoplasm of thymus
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Unknown Site
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic Cancer of Unknown Primary
- Secondary Cancer, Unspecified Location
- Cancer of Unknown Origin
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C799: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Tracheal Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Tracheal Disorder
- Windpipe Cancer
- Malignant Tracheal Tumor
- Tracheal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C33: Malignant neoplasm of trachea
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type (Other Sites)
- Tumor of unknown nature (other locations)
- Lesion of unknown behavior (various sites)
- Indeterminate mass (other body parts)
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4989: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ramchandran perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran 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. Ramchandran's office.
Does Dr. Ramchandran accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramchandran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramchandran accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Ramchandran in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ramchandran's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 498-6000
Recognitions
Publications
Emerging Concepts in the Pathology and Molecular Biology of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
AMERICAN JOURL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, 2011
Phantom Limb Pain #212
JOURL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 2010
Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens
SEMIRS IN ONCOLOGY, 2009
My Friend, My Patient
JOURL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 2009
A predictive model to identify hospitalized cancer patients at risk for 30
Cancer, 2013
Palliative Care Always
ONCOLOGY-NEW YORK, 2013
Emerging Concepts in the Pathology and Molecular Biology of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY, 2011
Phantom Limb Pain #212
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 2010
Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens
SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY, 2009
My Friend, My Patient
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, 2009
What is Dr. Ramchandran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramchandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407091820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramchandran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramchandran
What is Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran's specialty?
Dr. Ramchandran is a Medical Oncologist near Stanford, CA. 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. Ramchandran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramchandran is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Kavitha Ramchandran accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramchandran's office at (650) 498-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Ramchandran?
Please contact Dr. Ramchandran's office at (650) 498-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran have?
Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Anesthesiology.
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