Sendhilnathan Ramalingam, M.D.

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Sendhilnathan Ramalingam is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 684-8111Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sendhilnathan Ramalingam, M.D. practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in Durham, NC. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 54 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1762dNPPES updated 2021-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705-4699

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.28%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)

5.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

378

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

246

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,063

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6.49M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+6%)27%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 26, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in DurhamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Sendhilnathan Ramalingam

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sendhilnathan Ramalingam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

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Common questions about Sendhilnathan Ramalingam

NPI records show Dr. Ramalingam as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 684-8111.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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