Summary

Dr. Richard Schweitzer is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Hunterdon Medical Center. With 27 years of medical experience, Dr. Schweitzer brings extensive knowledge to both primary care and urgent medical situations. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Schweitzer practices at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Clares Denville Hospital. He provides comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol. His practice offers preventive services including breast cancer screening and mammograms. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 27 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Hunterdon Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Mountain Lakes Medical Center

100 US Highway 46 Ste 204Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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27 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
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Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Joseph Schweitzer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - HMO
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Joseph Schweitzer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Joseph Schweitzer has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Richard Joseph Schweitzer holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Hunterdon Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Schweitzer's NPI number is 1194746560.

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