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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ramalingam, Medical Oncologist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ramalingam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramalingam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramalingam’s office at (919) 854-6900.
What languages does Dr. Ramalingam speak?
Dr. Ramalingam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Ramalingam typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Ramalingam 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. Ramalingam. 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:
- 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:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Ramalingam typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam 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
Please contact Dr. Ramalingam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ramalingam accept my insurance?
Dr. Ramalingam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 854-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ramalingam accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Ramalingam in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ramalingam's office located?
Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam's Primary Practice
40 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 854-6900
What is Dr. Ramalingam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ramalingam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366768632.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramalingam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramalingam
What is Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam's specialty?
Dr. Ramalingam is a Medical Oncologist near Durham, NC.
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. Sundhar Ramalingam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ramalingam is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Raleigh 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 Sundhar Ramalingam accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sundhar Ramalingam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ramalingam's office at (919) 854-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sundhar Ramalingam?
Please contact Dr. Ramalingam's office at (919) 854-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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