Physician Profile
Rachel C. Blitzblau, MD, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Blitzblau
Rachel C. Blitzblau, MD, PhD practices radiation oncology in Durham, NC. Rachel is a 2005 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Rachel is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Rachel provided 998 services to 372 patients. The services billed most often include stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy, design and construction of complex radiation treatment device, and calculation of radiation therapy dose.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (919) 684-8111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2100 ERWIN RD
Durham, NC 27705
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation 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
- Brain tumors
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
Benign condition
Blood and lymph cancer
Bone cancer
Brain tumors
Cancer emergencies
- Blocked Chest Vein
- Spinal Cord Compression From Tumor
Chest cancer
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Head & neck cancer
- Nose and Sinus Cancer
- Parotid gland tumor
Head and neck cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer spread to spine
- Severe back pain
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
Urologic cancer
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife
- Gamma Knife
- Proton therapy
- Radiation therapy
Advanced radiation
- MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
Benign treatment
- Keloid scar radiation
Brain radiation
- Whole Brain Radiation
Cancer treatment
- Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy
- Pre-Surgery Radiation Therapy
Central nervous system
- Brain and Spinal Cord Radiation
Consultation
- Cancer radiation second opinion
- Radiation oncology consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
- Eye Plaque Radiation Therapy
Follow-up care
- Radiation skin care and follow-up visit
Heart treatments
- Heart Arrhythmia Radiation Therapy
Internal radiation
- High-Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Implants
Pain and symptom relief
- Palliative radiation for bone pain
Particle therapy
- Heavy Ion Radiation Therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
- Prostate Radioactive Seed Implants
Prostate protection
- SpaceOAR Hydrogel Injection
Radiation therapy
- Radiation Boost
Skin cancer treatment
- Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Skin lymphoma treatment
- Total Skin Electron Radiation
Specialized radiation
- Heat therapy for cancer (Hyperthermia)
- Intraoperative radiation (IORT)
Targeted isotopes
- Pluvicto infusion
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Xofigo injection
- Y90 radioembolization
Targeted radiation drugs
- Lutathera Infusion
Treatment planning
- 4D CT Motion Scan
- Breathing-synchronized radiation (Respiratory gating)
- CT simulation scan
- Custom radiation mask fitting
- Gold marker placement (Fiducials)
- MRI Simulation Scan
- PET-CT Simulation Scan
- Radiation Therapy Alignment Tattoos
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
998 services · 372 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
204 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
195 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area | Imaging | 77280 |
49 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
41 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of intermediate radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77333 |
29 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved | Imaging | 77290 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy | Billing code | G6002 |
295 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
26 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other radiation oncologists in Durham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Blitzblau?
Dr. Blitzblau is a radiation oncologist in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blitzblau's address?
Dr. Blitzblau is listed at 2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Blitzblau?
The number on file is (919) 684-8111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Blitzblau?
Dr. Blitzblau's National Provider Identifier is 1659554897. 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
Where did Dr. Blitzblau train?
Dr. Blitzblau attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Blitzblau have?
Dr. Blitzblau has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Blitzblau perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blitzblau performs imaging including design and construction of complex radiation treatment device and calculation of radiation therapy dose, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Blitzblau's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blitzblau. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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