Physician Profile
Arunachalam Thenappan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thenappan
Arunachalam Thenappan, MD is a healthcare provider in Lake Worth, FL specializing in hematology & oncology. Medicare claims data shows Arunachalam provided 5,819 services to 745 patients. The services billed most often include injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538189915.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (561) 965-1864
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3450 LANTANA RD SUITE 100
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,819 services · 745 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
390 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
136 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Drug given | J0885 |
3,940 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | Drug given | J7050 |
108 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
439 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
213 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
141 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Transferrin (iron binding protein) level | Lab test | 84466 |
73 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Iron level | Lab test | 83540 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cancer specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 3 related providers in 2 groups
Other cancer specialists in Lake Worth 2
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thenappan?
Dr. Thenappan is a cancer specialist in Lake Worth, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thenappan's address?
Dr. Thenappan is listed at 3450 Lantana Rd Suite 100, Lake Worth, FL 33462. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thenappan?
The number on file is (561) 965-1864. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thenappan?
Dr. Thenappan's National Provider Identifier is 1538189915. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How much experience does Dr. Thenappan have?
Dr. Thenappan has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Thenappan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thenappan performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thenappan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thenappan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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