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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sherman, Radiation Oncologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alexandra Sherman, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sherman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherman’s office at (401) 456-2690.
Where did Dr. Sherman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
What languages does Dr. Sherman speak?
Dr. Sherman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Sherman typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Sherman 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. Sherman. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Sherman typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Sherman may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sherman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 456-2690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherman accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sherman in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sherman's office located?
Dr. Alexandra Sherman's Primary Practice
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
(401) 456-2690
What is Dr. Sherman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285893248.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherman
What is Dr. Alexandra Sherman's specialty?
Dr. Sherman is a Radiation Oncologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Sherman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sherman is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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 Alexandra Sherman accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Sherman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexandra Sherman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (401) 456-2690 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexandra Sherman?
Please contact Dr. Sherman's office at (401) 456-2690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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