Expertise in
24
conditions
Expertise in
24
conditions
Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
534 Prospect St, 
Fall River, MA 

Overview

Tushar Kumar is a Radiation Oncologist in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Anal Cancer. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Southcoast Hospitals Group

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
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
534 Prospect St, Fall River, MA 02720

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tushar Kumar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tushar Kumar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Tushar Kumar by calling their office at 508-973-7766. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Tushar Kumar a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tushar Kumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Tushar Kumar specialize in?

While Dr. Tushar Kumar is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Tushar Kumar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Tushar Kumar has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tushar Kumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Tushar Kumar accept my insurance?

Dr. Tushar Kumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-973-7766 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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