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. 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 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 as a 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Balaraman typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Balaraman typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Balaraman 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Ultimate Healthcare Holdings
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balaraman's office located?
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.
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. Rama Balaraman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balaraman is affiliated with Adventhealth Ocala, Hca Florida Ocala Hospital 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 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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