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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schwartz, Anatomic Pathologist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Richard Schwartz, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Schwartz completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology and is currently affiliated with St Francis Hospital. Dr. Schwartz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schwartz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schwartz’s office at (845) 294-4339.
Where did Dr. Schwartz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny
Is Dr. Schwartz board certified as an Anatomic Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schwartz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Schwartz speak?
Dr. Schwartz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Schwartz typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz. 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:
- Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Long-term Wasting Gastritis
- Persistent Stomach Lining Thinning
- Chronic Atrophy of Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2940: Chronic atrophic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Schwartz typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Schwartz may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 294-4339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schwartz accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Schwartz in Poughkeepsie, NY 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
MVP Health Care
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schwartz's office located?
What is Dr. Schwartz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schwartz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275577470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schwartz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schwartz
What is Dr. Richard Schwartz's specialty?
Dr. Schwartz is a Anatomic Pathologist near Poughkeepsie, NY.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Richard Schwartz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Schwartz accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Schwartz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Schwartz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (845) 294-4339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Schwartz?
Please contact Dr. Schwartz's office at (845) 294-4339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Schwartz have?
Dr. Richard Schwartz is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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