Kulirma M. Babu
20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

Caring for patients is both my passion and my privilege. I am honored to support patients and their families through some of life’s most challenging moments. My goal is to provide compassionate, expert care while guiding them with knowledge and reassurance every step of the way. Outside of work, I cherish time with my family and friends, who remind me to appreciate life’s simple joys. I have a love for good food, travel, and the beauty of both the mountains and the beach. When I’m not in the hospital, you’ll likely find me painting, letting creativity be my escape.

Graduate Institution

University Of South FloridaBS University Of West FloridaMPAS|

Specialties

Physician Assistant

Licenses

Physician Assistant in NC

Board Certifications

National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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