Dr. Kavitha Raj, MD
Medical Oncologist
,Hematologist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Pleasanton, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Raj, Medical Oncologist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Kavitha Raj, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Raj graduated from Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India and completed her residency at Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Raj is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Raj’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. Raj’s office at (925) 225-9520.
Where did Dr. Raj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine | Charity Hospital of Louisiana at New Orleans
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India | Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India
Is Dr. Raj board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Raj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Raj speak?
Dr. Raj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Raj treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Raj 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. Raj. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- 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:
- 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
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
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:
- 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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
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:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right 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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Raj perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kavitha Raj 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. Raj's office.
Does Dr. Raj accept my insurance?
Dr. Raj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 225-9520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Raj accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Raj in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Raj's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Raj's Primary Practice
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 225-9520
What is Dr. Raj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Raj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053450767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Raj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Raj
What is Dr. Kavitha Raj's specialty?
Dr. Raj is a Medical Oncologist near Pleasanton, 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. Raj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kavitha Raj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Raj is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center 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 Raj accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Raj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Raj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Raj's office at (925) 225-9520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Raj?
Please contact Dr. Raj's office at (925) 225-9520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Raj have?
Dr. Kavitha Raj is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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