Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Richard Pearl's practice, and he treats chest wall pain, hypertension, and chest pain. He also performs electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms, and has practiced cardiology and interventional cardiology for 25 years.

Dr. Pearl earned his medical degree from Tulane Medical School and completed fellowships at the University of Florida College of Medicine and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. He sees patients in Gretna, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Pearl 4.45 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 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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25 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Gretna , LANew Orleans , LAKenner , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Tulane Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard W Pearl

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Richard W Pearl has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard W Pearl has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Richard W Pearl holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Florida College of Medicine in 2009, Shands Hospital in 2009, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in 2008, and Ochsner Foundation Medical Center in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tulane University School of Medicine - GME in 2005, Tulane Medical School in 2005, and Tulane University Affiliated Hospital in 2005.

Internship

Completed their internship at Tulane University Affiliated Hospital in 2004 and Tulane Medical School in 2002.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane Medical School in 2001 and Tulane University Medical School in 2001.

NPI Number

Richard W Pearl's NPI number is 1750572087.

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Does Richard Pearl accept my insurance?
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What languages does Richard Pearl speak?
Richard Pearl speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Pearl?
You can find contact information for Richard Pearl here on Vitals.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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