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Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
St. George's, University of London (2008)
Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.
827 Spring Street
Medford, OR 97504

Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD is a pulmonologist in Medford, OR specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from St. George's, University of London in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD is affiliated with Providence, SOUND PHYSICIANS INTENSIVISTS OF WASHINGTON PLLC and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

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827 Spring Street
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 732-7600
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Some issues Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

  • Improved concentration and focus
  • Reduced snoring
  • Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test
lung volume test
pulmonary function test
pulmonary testing

In 2013, Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2016 were pulmonary testing, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 179
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 121
vaccines 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 67
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 56
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2017 were pulmonary testing, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 432
preventive care 41
pulmonary testing 201
vaccines 41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 20
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 60
Diabetes 27
Dementia 10
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2018 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 24
doctor visit 773
preventive care 25
pulmonary testing 444
vaccines 25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 215
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 438
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 39
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 58
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2019 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 25
doctor visit 907
preventive care 33
pulmonary testing 536
vaccines 33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 273
Female 309
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 546
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 279
From 75 to 84 182
85 and over 45
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 30
Dementia 9
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2020 were pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 15
doctor visit 324
pulmonary testing 240

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 198
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 380
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 37
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2021 were pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 13
doctor visit 240
pulmonary testing 144

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 139
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 19
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2022 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 183
pulmonary testing 118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 163
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 34
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR during 2023 were pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 33
pulmonary testing 26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 24
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Medford, OR were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy 19
doctor visit 383
preventive care 27
pulmonary testing 228
vaccines 27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 156
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 276
Hispanic 6
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 93
85 and over 20
Less than 65 31
65 to 74 143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 28
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 55
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 19
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD graduated from St. George's, University of London in 2008. She completed residency at St Elizabeths Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: St. George's, University of London (2008)

Residency: St Elizabeths Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
SOUND PHYSICIANS INTENSIVISTS OF WASHINGTON PLLC
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, WellCare, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, TriWest Prime, TriWest, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, First Health, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Healthcare Mgnt Admin, Health Net of Oregon, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Medicare AB Traditional, Atrio Health Plans, AllCare Advantage, Jackson Care Connect CCO and Age Right Marquis Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
WellCare
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Medicare Advantage
TriWest Prime
TriWest
Affinity Health Plan
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
First Health
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Healthcare Mgnt Admin
Health Net of Oregon
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Medicare AB Traditional
Atrio Health Plans
AllCare Advantage
Jackson Care Connect CCO
Age Right Marquis Advantage

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $97
$97
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $68 ANORO
$27 		TRELEGY ELLIPTA
$24 		NUCALA
$17
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $52 OFEV
$36
$15
Lilly USA, LLC $24 ZEPBOUND
$24
Advanced Respiratory, Inc $20 The Vest System Model 105 Home Care
$20
Other $66 Monarch Platform
$19 		Alair
$14 		Spin
$13
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $326

Biography

Dr. Sivajothi Kanagalingam practices adult critical care and adult pulmonology. She is a graduate of St. George's, University of London. Clinical interests for Dr. Kanagalingam include airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). She accepts Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Providence.

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