Summary

Dr. Richard Hale is a pulmonology specialist who earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 47 years of experience in medicine, he completed his residency training at both Geisinger Medical Center and Mercy Suburban General Hospital in Norriton, PA, followed by a fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in 1988. Dr. Hale holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Hale practices at Mount Nittany Medical Center and sees patients at Geisinger Specialty Care in Coal Township, PA. His clinical expertise focuses on treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung health and offers diagnostic services such as extremity X-rays and COVID-19 testing. Patients have rated Dr. Hale an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 47 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Geisinger Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Geisinger Specialty Care Shamokin

4203 Hospital RdCoal Township, PA 17866
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard C. Hale, DODr. Andrew Paul Matragrano, MDDr. Carlos Ramon Perez, MDDr. Katherine Sprague Patil, DO
PulmonologyPulmonologyPediatricsCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 
47 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Coal Township , PADanville , PADanville , PALewisburg , PA
Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard C. Hale

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard C. Hale has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard C. Hale has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Geisinger Medical Center1988

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center1984
Mercy Suburban General Hospital - Norriton, PA1980

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Hale speak?
Dr. Richard Hale speaks English.
Does Dr. Richard Hale accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Hale has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Richard Hale's office located?
Dr. Richard Hale's office is located at 4203 Hospital Rd, Coal Township, PA, 17866.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Hale affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Hale is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Does Dr. Richard Hale accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Hale accepts on their Vitals profile.

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