Dr. Richard Rho, MD

New York, NY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Rho, Physiatrist in New York, NY?

Dr. Richard Rho, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Rho completed his residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Rho is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rho’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rho’s office at (212) 439-0008.

Where did Dr. Rho go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

What languages does Dr. Rho speak?

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

English
Korean

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

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Rho 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. Rho. 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:

Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
Neck Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
Lumbar Stenosis
Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
Cervical Stenosis

ICD-10 Codes:

M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

Also known as:

History of Falls
Falls
Previous falls
Recurrent falls
Risk of falling

ICD-10 Codes:

Z9181: History of falling

Also known as:

Lower Back Disc Displacement
Spine Injuries and Disorder
Slipped Disc in Lower Back
Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
Lumbar Disc Protrusion

ICD-10 Codes:

M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

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

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

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

Does Dr. Rho accept my insurance?

Dr. Rho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 439-0008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Rho accept in New York, NY?

Dr. Rho in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Rho's office located?

Dr. Richard Rho's Primary Practice

162 E 78th St

New York, NY 10075

(212) 439-0008

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What hospitals are Dr. Rho affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Rho has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Lenox Hill Hospital,New York, NY

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

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

Dr. Rho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184799397.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rho?

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

What is Dr. Richard Rho's specialty?

Dr. Rho is a Physiatrist near New York, NY.

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 Rho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Rho is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital 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

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