36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scher, Specialist in Red Bank, NJ?
Dr. Richard Scher, DO is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Red Bank, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Scher graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Scher is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scher’s office.
Where did Dr. Scher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMDNJ
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Scher speak?
Dr. Scher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Scher typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Scher diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Scher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of cecum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Scher typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Scher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Scher. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Scher accept my insurance?
Dr. Scher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scher accept in Red Bank, NJ?
Dr. Scher in Red Bank, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scher's office located?
What is Dr. Scher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043205313.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scher
What is Dr. Richard Scher's specialty?
Dr. Scher is a Specialist near Red Bank, NJ.
Is this Dr. Richard Scher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scher is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Richard Scher accepting new patients in Red Bank, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Richard Scher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Scher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Scher?
Please contact Dr. Scher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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