51 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stern, Rheumatologist in New York, NY?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Stern?
Dr. Richard Stern, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Stern empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Stern is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Stern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
What languages does Dr. Stern speak?
Dr. Stern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Russian
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Stern typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Stern typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Stern may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Stern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. Stern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 879-2282 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Stern in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cigna
Meritain Health
Oscar
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stern's office located?
Dr. Richard Stern's Primary Practice
420 E 72nd St Ste 1J
New York, NY 10021
(212) 879-2282
What hospitals are Dr. Stern affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Stern has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407992464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stern