Summary

Dr. Richard Oppeltz is a surgeon with 26 years of experience treating patients with complex surgical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti and completed his residency training at University Hospital. Dr. Oppeltz speaks English and brings extensive expertise to his surgical practice.

Dr. Oppeltz is affiliated with Wabash General Hospital and practices at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Specialty Clinic in New Braunfels, Texas. He specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, acute cholecystitis, and hypertension. His surgical expertise includes performing laparoscopic procedures, gallbladder removal surgery, and hernia repairs using minimally invasive techniques.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 26 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Specialty Clinic - New Braunfels

730 N Houston Ave Ste 250New Braunfels, TX 78130

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New Braunfels , TXCypress , TXCypress , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti Med School: Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi Slp Mexico Med School: UT McGovern Medical School Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Oppeltz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance - Federal Employees Program
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Richard Oppeltz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Richard Oppeltz has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Richard Oppeltz holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti in 2000.

NPI Number

Richard Oppeltz's NPI number is 1720263775.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Richard Oppeltz affiliated with?
Richard Oppeltz is affiliated with Wabash General Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Oppeltz?
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Is Richard Oppeltz accepting new patients?
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Where is Richard Oppeltz's office located?
Richard Oppeltz's office is located at 730 N Houston Ave Ste 250, New Braunfels, TX, 78130.
What languages does Richard Oppeltz speak?
Richard Oppeltz speaks English.

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