Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
JCHC McCreery Cancer Center
2000 S Main St # A2, 
Fairfield, IA 

Overview

Praveen Vikas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairfield, Iowa.

Dr. Vikas is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson County Health Center
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Van Buren County Hospital
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Davis County Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
HealthPartners
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

JCHC McCreery Cancer Center
2000 S Main St # A2, Fairfield, IA 52556

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Vikas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


17 Clinical Trials

Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Alleviation by NIAGEN of Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Praveen Vikas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Praveen Vikas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Praveen Vikas by calling their office at 641-469-4144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Praveen Vikas a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Praveen Vikas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Praveen Vikas specialize in?

While Dr. Praveen Vikas is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Praveen Vikas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Praveen Vikas has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Praveen Vikas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Praveen Vikas accept my insurance?

Dr. Praveen Vikas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 641-469-4144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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