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Dr. Harold Tara, MD

Trumbull, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tara, Medical Oncologist in Trumbull, CT?

    Dr. Harold Tara, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Trumbull, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tara’s office at (203) 502-8400.

    Where did Dr. Tara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tara typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Tara 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. Tara. 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:

    • 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:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tara typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Tara 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. Tara. 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:

    • 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. Tara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 502-8400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tara accept in Trumbull, CT?

    Dr. Tara in Trumbull, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • The Hartford Financial Services Group

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Tara's office located?

    Dr. Harold Tara's Primary Practice

    5520 Park Ave

    Trumbull, CT 06611

    (203) 502-8400

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    Dr. Harold Tara's Practice 2

    1450 Chapel St Ste A

    New Haven, CT 06511

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    Dr. Harold Tara's Practice 3

    2080 Whitney Ave Ste 240

    Hamden, CT 06518

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

    Dr. Tara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912947342.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tara?

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

    What is Dr. Harold Tara's specialty?

    Dr. Tara is a Medical Oncologist near Trumbull, CT.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

    Is this Dr. Harold Tara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tara is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Harold Tara accepting new patients in Trumbull, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Harold Tara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harold Tara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tara's office at (203) 502-8400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harold Tara?

    Please contact Dr. Tara's office at (203) 502-8400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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