Summary

Dr. Richard Smith specializes in cardiovascular disease with nearly four decades of experience treating 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. With 39 years in practice, Dr. Smith brings extensive expertise to cardiac care. He is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.

Dr. Smith practices at locations in Rego Park and Carle Place, New York, and maintains an affiliation with NewYork Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. His focus areas include treating high cholesterol in children and teens, managing elevated lipid levels, and caring for patients with high blood pressure. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and different types of echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Smith has 2 locations

MSD - Forest Hills

9901 Queens BlvdRego Park, NY 11374

Dr. 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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4.5 
39 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Hebrew, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Rego Park , NYBrooklyn , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NY
Med School: Tel-Aviv University Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Richard Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Long Island Jewish Medical Center1990

Medical School

Tel-Aviv University Sackler School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Richard Smith accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Richard Smith's office located?
Dr. Richard Smith's office is located at 9901 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY, 11374.
Does Dr. Richard Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Richard Smith has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Smith affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Smith is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.

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