Summary

Richard Miller, MD, is committed to bringing high quality, patient-centered care to our community. Dr. Miller is particularly interested in learning about each individual patient and what is most important to them in their wellness journey. He believes in an approach to care that puts the patient at the heart of the physician-patient relationship, continually striving to exceed patient expectations. His goal is to provide comprehensive expert care that leads to optimal results for his patients. Dr. Miller offers the full spectrum of lung and esophageal surgery, specifically treating lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, mediastinal masses and lymphadenopathy, pleural effusions, hiatal hernias, diaphragm injuries and chest wall tumors. Additionally, Dr. Miller's expertise includes procedures for thoracotomy, sternotomy, minimally invasive surgery and thoracoscopic (VATS) surgery.

Dr. Miller earned his medical degree at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completed his residency training in general surgery at St. Barnabas Medical Center, a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery at West Virginia University and a Thoracic fellowship program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

When not caring for patients, Dr. Miller enjoys reading, hiking, camping, fresh water fishing and competitive video gaming with his two sons.

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Office Locations

Richard Miller has 2 locations

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Portuguese
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Miller

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Richard Miller has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Miller has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Richard Miller holds active and inactive medical licenses in the states of Colorado and Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027 and an inactive medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2020.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1997.

NPI Number

Richard Miller's NPI number is 1194779876.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Miller's office located?
Richard Miller's office is located at 11700 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO, 80228.
Does Richard Miller accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Richard Miller accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Richard Miller?
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Is Richard Miller accepting new patients?
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