Summary

Dr. Richard Scher treats iron deficiency anemia, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia, and performs blood tests, intravenous therapy, and infusion clinic procedures. He practices oncology and internal medicine and has 43 years of experience. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Scher earned his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UMDNJ. He sees patients in Little Silver, New Jersey. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Scher 4.5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Umdnj
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC

180 White RdLittle Silver, NJ 07739

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Russian
Little Silver , NJBrooklyn , NYPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard M Scher

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Richard M Scher has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard M Scher has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematology Oncology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Metastasis

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Richard M Scher holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Richard M Scher's NPI number is 1043205313.

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What languages does Richard Scher speak?
Richard Scher speaks English and Spanish.
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