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Dr. Richard Tang, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

New Hyde Park, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tang, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY?

    Dr. Richard Tang, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Hyde Park, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tang’s office at (718) 470-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Tang speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tang typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tang 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. Tang. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Intoxication
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol abuse with acute intoxication
    • Problem drinking with intoxication
    • Alcohol poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F10120: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Tooth Problems
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Dental Issues
    • Tooth Ailments
    • Oral Health Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0889: Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tang typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Tang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 470-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tang accept in New Hyde Park, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elderplan

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tang's office located?

    Dr. Richard Tang's Primary Practice

    27005 76th Ave

    New Hyde Park, NY 11040

    (718) 470-7000

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    Dr. Richard Tang's Practice 2

    8900 Van Wyck Expy

    Jamaica, NY 11418

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

    Dr. Tang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518499698.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tang?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Tang's specialty?

    Dr. Tang is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Hyde Park, NY.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Tang is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Mount Sinai West, Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 Tang accepting new patients in New Hyde Park, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Tang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (718) 470-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Tang's office at (718) 470-7000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tang's office located?

    Dr. Tang's offices are located in New Hyde Park, NY and Jamaica, NY.