Summary

Dr. Contreras works in Hackensack, NJ and 1 other location and specializes in Palliative Medicine. Dr. Contreras is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jose A Contreras has 2 locations

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Hospice & Palliative MedicineHospice & Palliative MedicineCritical Care MedicineHospice & Palliative Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
24 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hebrew
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYWichita , KSHackensack , NJ
Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose A Contreras

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose A Contreras has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose A Contreras has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Acute Pain
  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine, 2002

American Board of Family Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2016

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center2003

Residency

St. Lukes Hospital Warren2002

Internship

Universidad Francisco Marroquin1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Jose Contreras affiliated with?
Dr. Jose Contreras is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Contreras?
You can find contact information for Dr. Jose Contreras here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Jose Contreras's office located?
Dr. Jose Contreras's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
Does Dr. Jose Contreras accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Jose Contreras has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Jose Contreras accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jose Contreras accepts on their Vitals profile.

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