Summary

Dr. Rakesh Biswas is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with a focus on gastrointestinal malignancies. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and has been practicing medicine for nine years. Dr. Biswas speaks English and provides comprehensive cancer care to his patients.

Dr. Biswas practices at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He treats patients with colorectal cancer, rectal cancer, and other gastrointestinal cancers. His clinical expertise includes performing diagnostic blood work such as complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health during treatment.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

10800 Knights RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114

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Med School: Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rakesh Biswas

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Innovation Health
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Rakesh Biswas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Rakesh Biswas has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Hematology/oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Rakesh Biswas holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine in 2017.

NPI Number

Rakesh Biswas' NPI number is 1679003487.

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What languages does Rakesh Biswas speak?
Rakesh Biswas speaks English.
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Where is Rakesh Biswas's office located?
Rakesh Biswas's office is located at 10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19114.

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