Physician Profile
Rama Balaraman, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Balaraman
Rama Balaraman, M.D. practices hematology/oncology in Ocala, FL. Rama is also listed as specializing in hematology & oncology and medical oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Rama cared for 4,148 Medicare patients across 162,234 services. The services billed most often include injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use), injection, filgrastim-sndz, biosimilar, (zarxio), 1 microgram, and injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396709424.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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
- (352) 732-4032
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3130 SW 32ND AVE
Ocala, FL 34474
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
- Cancer That Has Spread
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
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral cancer
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
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Photopheresis
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
- CAR-T Therapy
- Stem Cell Transplant
Consultations
- Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Diagnostic testing
- Circulating tumor cell test
Hematology Treatments
- Blood Clot Management
- Plasmapheresis
- PRP Injection
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
Imaging
Infusions
- Clotting Factor Replacement
- Iron Infusion
- IV fluids
- IVIG Infusion
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
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Cancer Tumor Profiling
- Liquid Biopsy
Vascular access care
- Chemo port check
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
- PICC line dressing change
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
162,234 services · 4,148 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
2,984 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
506 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) | Drug given | J0881 |
38,390 | More than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J9271 |
18,400 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg | Drug given | J1453 |
8,100 | As often as other peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg | Drug given | J1437 |
7,700 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
7,680 | More often than most peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj | Drug given | J9144 |
5,940 | As often as other peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, docetaxel, 1 mg | Drug given | J9171 |
3,257 | As often as other peers in Hematology/Oncology |
| Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Drug given | J1568 |
3,112 | As often as other 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 hematology/oncology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other hematology/oncology specialists in Ocala 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rama Balaraman's specialty?
Rama Balaraman is a hematology/oncology in Ocala, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rama Balaraman?
Rama Balaraman is listed at 3130 Sw 32Nd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rama Balaraman?
The number on file is (352) 732-4032. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rama Balaraman's NPI number?
Rama Balaraman's National Provider Identifier is 1396709424. 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
What is Rama Balaraman's education?
Rama Balaraman attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rama Balaraman been practicing?
Rama Balaraman has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rama Balaraman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rama Balaraman 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
Has Rama Balaraman confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rama Balaraman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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