Summary

Dr. Richard Chopin has practiced ophthalmology for 64 years and is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway. He completed his residency at New York Polyclinic Hospital and earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He sees patients in Cranford, Summit, and Westfield, New Jersey, and speaks English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 64 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French, Russian, Spanish
  • New York Polyclinic Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Merritt Chopin has 3 locations

Better Vision New Jersey

2 South Ave E Ste 1Cranford, NJ 07016
Mon8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Overlook Medical Center

99 Beauvoir AveSummit, NJ 07901

Better Vision New Jersey

189 Elm St Ste 1Westfield, NJ 07090
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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64 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, French, Russian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Cranford , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Merritt Chopin

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Merritt Chopin has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Merritt Chopin has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

64 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Polyclinic Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1962.

NPI Number

Dr. Chopin's NPI number is 1255415667.

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Dr. Richard Chopin's office is located at 2 South Ave E Ste 1, Cranford, NJ, 07016.
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What languages does Dr. Richard Chopin speak?
Dr. Richard Chopin speaks English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

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