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Dr. Richard Herbster, DO

Physiatrist

Brick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herbster, Physiatrist in Brick, NJ?

    Dr. Richard Herbster, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Brick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Herbster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herbster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herbster’s office at (610) 237-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Herbster speak?

    Dr. Herbster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Herbster typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Herbster diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Herbster. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Weakness
    • Frailty in old age
    • Physical decline with age
    • Weakness due to aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R54: Age-related physical debility

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Herbster typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Herbster may include:

    Please contact Dr. Herbster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Herbster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herbster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 237-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herbster accept in Brick, NJ?

    Dr. Herbster in Brick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Herbster's office located?

    Dr. Richard Herbster's Primary Practice

    475 Jack Martin Blvd

    Brick, NJ 08724

    (610) 237-4000

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    Dr. Richard Herbster's Practice 2

    1500 Lansdowne Ave

    Darby, PA 19023

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    Dr. Richard Herbster's Practice 3

    100 Chapin Ave

    Red Bank, NJ 07701

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    What is Dr. Herbster's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Herbster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679199442.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herbster?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herbster

    What is Dr. Richard Herbster's specialty?

    Dr. Herbster is a Physiatrist near Brick, NJ.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Richard Herbster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herbster is affiliated with Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Herbster accepting new patients in Brick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Herbster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Herbster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herbster's office at (610) 237-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Herbster?

    Please contact Dr. Herbster's office at (610) 237-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Herbster's office located?

    Dr. Herbster's offices are located in Brick, NJ, Darby, PA, and Red Bank, NJ.