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Dr. Tarita Thomas, MD, PHD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Tarita Thomas, MD, PHD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (312) 926-8369.

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

    Dr. Thomas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Thomas typically treat?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung

    What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Thomas typically perform?

    As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tarita Thomas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Thomas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-8369 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Thomas in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dept Of Radiology

    251 E Huron St

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 926-8369

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    Dr. Tarita Thomas' Practice 2

    2160 S 1st Ave

    Maywood, IL 60153

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    Dr. Tarita Thomas' Practice 3

    3535 N Bell School Rd

    Rockford, IL 61114

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    What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659572014.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thomas

    What is Dr. Tarita Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Radiation Oncologist near Chicago, IL.

    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. Tarita Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital 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

    When to see a Radiation Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Radiation Oncologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tarita Thomas accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Tarita Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tarita Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (312) 926-8369 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tarita Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (312) 926-8369 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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