Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dakkuri, Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Rami Dakkuri, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Dakkuri graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons. Northern California Chapter American College of Surgeons. Dr. Dakkuri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dakkuri’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dakkuri’s office at (831) 477-2350.
Where did Dr. Dakkuri go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center | Virginia Mason Medical Center
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Is Dr. Dakkuri board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rami Dakkuri, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dakkuri speak?
Dr. Dakkuri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dakkuri treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Dakkuri 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. Dakkuri. 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
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Lower-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Left female breast cancer lower-inner
- Lower-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-inner left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50312: Malignant neoplasm of lower-inner quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Arm Swelling After Mastectomy
- Lymphedema
- Mastectomy
- Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
- Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- I972: Postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Trunk Lump or Swelling
- Body Mass
- Torso Lump
- Trunk Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
Does Dr. Dakkuri accept my insurance?
Dr. Dakkuri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 477-2350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dakkuri accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Dakkuri in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dakkuri's office located?
Dr. Rami Dakkuri's Primary Practice
2915 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 477-2350
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons. Northern California Chapter American College of Surgeons
Fellow
What is Dr. Dakkuri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dakkuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558318758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dakkuri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dakkuri
What is Dr. Rami Dakkuri's specialty?
Dr. Dakkuri is a Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA. Contact Dr. Dakkuri to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rami Dakkuri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dakkuri is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Mills-Peninsula 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 Rami Dakkuri accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rami Dakkuri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rami Dakkuri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dakkuri's office at (831) 477-2350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rami Dakkuri?
Please contact Dr. Dakkuri's office at (831) 477-2350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rami Dakkuri have?
Dr. Rami Dakkuri is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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