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Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe, MD
Bellingham, WA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Weerasinghe, Hematologist in Bellingham, WA?
Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Weerasinghe is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Weerasinghe’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. Weerasinghe’s office at (360) 788-8222.
What languages does Dr. Weerasinghe speak?
Dr. Weerasinghe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Weerasinghe treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Weerasinghe 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. Weerasinghe. 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
- 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
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
What procedures does Dr. Weerasinghe perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Weerasinghe 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. Weerasinghe. 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:
- 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Weerasinghe accept my insurance?
Dr. Weerasinghe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 788-8222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Weerasinghe accept in Bellingham, WA?
Dr. Weerasinghe in Bellingham, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Centene
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Weerasinghe's office located?
Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe's Primary Practice
3301 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 788-8222
What is Dr. Weerasinghe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Weerasinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124469093.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Weerasinghe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Weerasinghe
What is Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe's specialty?
Dr. Weerasinghe is a Hematologist near Bellingham, WA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Weerasinghe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Weerasinghe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Peacehealth United General Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Chanudi Weerasinghe accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?
Yes, Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chanudi Weerasinghe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Weerasinghe's office at (360) 788-8222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chanudi Weerasinghe?
Please contact Dr. Weerasinghe's office at (360) 788-8222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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