Summary

Dr. Richard Smith is a cardiovascular disease specialist with nearly four decades of experience caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tel-Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1990. Throughout his 39-year career, Dr. Smith has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular disorders. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Smith practices at NewYork Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and sees patients in Rego Park and Carle Place, New York. He specializes in managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol in both children and teenagers, and various lipid disorders. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electrocardiograms to assess heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Richard Smith has 2 locations

MSD - Forest Hills

9901 Queens BlvdRego Park, NY 11374

Richard Smith

393 Old Country RdCarle Place, NY 11514
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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39 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu Speaks Croatian, English, Spanish
Rego Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Tel-Aviv University Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Seth G S Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Richard Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Smith has the following 15 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Richard Smith 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 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Tel-Aviv University Sackler School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Richard Smith's NPI number is 1831177740.

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Richard Smith speaks English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
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