Summary

Dr. Richard Litman specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, bringing more than five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. With 55 years of clinical experience, Dr. Litman has developed extensive knowledge in treating conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Litman practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology in Huntington, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at Good Samaritan Hospital. He focuses on diagnosing and treating various forms of hearing loss, including cases involving children and sensorineural hearing loss. His expertise includes performing comprehensive hearing evaluations through audiograms and hearing tests, as well as conducting tympanometry to assess middle ear function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 55 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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Huntington , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard S. Litman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • VNS Health

Medical Specialties

Richard S. Litman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard S. Litman has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

Richard S. Litman holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Wake Forest School Of Medicine in 1971.

NPI Number

Richard S. Litman's NPI number is 1770564502.

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Richard S. Litman speaks English.
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Richard S. Litman is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital.

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