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Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante, MD
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cavalcante, Medical Oncologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Cavalcante is fluent in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cavalcante’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cavalcante’s office at (312) 942-5904.
What languages does Dr. Cavalcante speak?
Dr. Cavalcante and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Cavalcante typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Cavalcante 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. Cavalcante. 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:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
- GIST of stomach
- Gastric GIST
- Stomach tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C49A2: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of stomach
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Cavalcante typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Cavalcante 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. Cavalcante. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Cavalcante accept my insurance?
Dr. Cavalcante accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-5904 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cavalcante accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Cavalcante in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cavalcante's office located?
Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante's Primary Practice
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(312) 942-5904
What hospitals are Dr. Cavalcante affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cavalcante has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Uva University Hospital,Charlottesville, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Uva University Hospital,Charlottesville, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Sentara Rmh Medical Center,Harrisonburg, VARanked Hernia Repair Surgery
Sentara Rmh Medical Center,Harrisonburg, VA
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center,Haymarket, VARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center,Haymarket, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center,Culpeper, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center,Culpeper, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Frederick Health Hospital,Frederick, MDRanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Frederick Health Hospital,Frederick, MD
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Sentara Leigh Hospital,Norfolk, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Sentara Leigh Hospital,Norfolk, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
What is Dr. Cavalcante's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cavalcante's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679997142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cavalcante?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cavalcante
What is Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante's specialty?
Dr. Cavalcante is a Medical Oncologist near Charlottesville, VA.
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 Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cavalcante is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Frederick Health Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital 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 Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cavalcante's office at (312) 942-5904 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante?
Please contact Dr. Cavalcante's office at (312) 942-5904 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Cavalcante's office located?
Dr. Cavalcante's office is located in Charlottesville, VA.
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