Summary

Dr. Howard Hochster is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at NYU Hospitals Center. With 46 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Hochster is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds fellowship status with the American College of Physicians. He speaks English.

Dr. Hochster practices at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and maintains hospital affiliations with Yale New Haven Hospital. His clinical expertise centers on gastrointestinal cancers, with particular focus on colorectal and rectal cancers. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting his dedication to comprehensive cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 46 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

195 Little Albany StNew Brunswick, NJ 08901
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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New Brunswick , NJPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howard Hochster

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Howard Hochster has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Howard Hochster has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hematology (internal Medicine)
  • Hematology/oncology
  • Medical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Howard Hochster holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1980.

NPI Number

Howard Hochster's NPI number is 1538160668.

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Howard Hochster speaks English.
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Howard Hochster is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.
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