Dr. Kavitha Ramchandran, MD
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. 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 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 as a 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Ramchandran typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
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
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:
- 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)
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Ramchandran typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Ramchandran 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
, 2011
Phantom Limb Pain #212
, 2010
Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens
, 2009
My Friend, My Patient
, 2009
A predictive model to identify hospitalized cancer patients at risk for 30
, 2013
Palliative Care Always
, 2013
Emerging Concepts in the Pathology and Molecular Biology of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
, 2011
Phantom Limb Pain #212
, 2010
Sex Differences in Susceptibility to Carcinogens
, 2009
My Friend, My Patient
, 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.
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. Kavitha Ramchandran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramchandran is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 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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