Summary

Dr. Ralph Boccia is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hematology and oncology. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. With nearly five decades of medical practice, Dr. Boccia has developed extensive expertise in treating blood disorders and cancer conditions. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Boccia practices at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Bethesda, Maryland, and maintains hospital privileges at Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center. He frequently treats patients with various types of anemia, including iron deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency conditions. His practice commonly involves performing blood work such as complete blood counts and white blood cell analyses to help diagnose and monitor blood-related conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Clinical Center At The Nih
  • 20 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 660Bethesda, MD 20817
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
4.3 
49 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Bethesda , MDColumbia , MDRockville , MDCrofton , MD
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: The Peoples' Friendship University Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph Vincent Boccia

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • EHP Significa
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health New England
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph Vincent Boccia has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph Vincent Boccia has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Clinical Center At The Nih.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Boccia's NPI number is 1881663284.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ralph Boccia accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ralph Boccia accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Ralph Boccia speak?
Dr. Ralph Boccia speaks Chinese and Spanish.
Does Dr. Ralph Boccia accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ralph Boccia has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Is Dr. Ralph Boccia accepting new patients?
Dr. Ralph Boccia has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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