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Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD

Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD

Ocala, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balaraman, Medical Oncologist in Ocala, FL?

    Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Ocala, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balaraman graduated from Madras Med College and completed her residency at St Mary'S Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balaraman is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balaraman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balaraman’s office.

    Where did Dr. Balaraman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Mary'S Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Thanjavur Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Thanjavur- Tn- India | Madras Med College

    Is Dr. Balaraman board certified in Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rama Balaraman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balaraman speak?

    Dr. Balaraman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Balaraman treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Balaraman 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. Balaraman. 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:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Central Right Female Breast Cancer
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer
    • 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
    • Right female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung

    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:

    • 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:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Balaraman perform as a Medical Oncologist?

    As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rama Balaraman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balaraman's office.

    Does Dr. Balaraman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balaraman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balaraman accept in Ocala, FL?

    Dr. Balaraman in Ocala, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Freedom Health

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Ultimate Health Plans

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Balaraman's office located?

    Dr. Rama Balaraman's Primary Practice

    3130 SW 32nd Ave

    Ocala, FL 34474

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    Dr. Rama Balaraman's Practice 2

    9401 SW Highway 200 Ste 702

    Ocala, FL 34481

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    Dr. Rama Balaraman's Practice 3

    13940 N US Highway 441 Ste 203

    Lady Lake, FL 32159

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    What is Dr. Balaraman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Balaraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396709424.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balaraman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balaraman

    What is Dr. Rama Balaraman's specialty?

    Dr. Balaraman is a Medical Oncologist near Ocala, FL. 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. Balaraman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rama Balaraman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balaraman is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?

    Explore Medical Oncologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rama Balaraman accepting new patients in Ocala, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Rama Balaraman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rama Balaraman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balaraman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rama Balaraman?

    Please contact Dr. Balaraman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rama Balaraman have?

    Dr. Rama Balaraman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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