Dr. Romy Thekkekara, MD
Duluth, MN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thekkekara, Medical Oncologist in Duluth, MN?
Dr. Romy Thekkekara, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Duluth, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thekkekara is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thekkekara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thekkekara’s office at (218) 786-8364.
What languages does Dr. Thekkekara speak?
Dr. Thekkekara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Thekkekara treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Thekkekara 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. Thekkekara. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Thekkekara perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Romy Thekkekara 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. Thekkekara's office.
Does Dr. Thekkekara accept my insurance?
Dr. Thekkekara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 786-8364 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thekkekara accept in Duluth, MN?
Dr. Thekkekara in Duluth, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Enterprise Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Thekkekara's office located?
What is Dr. Thekkekara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thekkekara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770915605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thekkekara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thekkekara
What is Dr. Romy Thekkekara's specialty?
Dr. Thekkekara is a Medical Oncologist near Duluth, MN. 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. Thekkekara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Romy Thekkekara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thekkekara is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth, Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth 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 Romy Thekkekara accepting new patients in Duluth, MN?
Yes, Dr. Romy Thekkekara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Romy Thekkekara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thekkekara's office at (218) 786-8364 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Romy Thekkekara?
Please contact Dr. Thekkekara's office at (218) 786-8364 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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